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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,436.64, 87,554.52 and 46,036.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,436.64, 87,554.52 and 46,036.08 is: 68,974.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,436.64 : 87,554.52 = 46,036.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,436.64/87,554.52 = 46,036.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,436.64x = 87,554.52 × 46,036.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,436.64x = 4,030,666,887.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,030,666,887.08/58,436.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,974.99

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