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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,465.76, 87,676.65 and 46,131.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,465.76, 87,676.65 and 46,131.08 is: 69,179.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,465.76 : 87,676.65 = 46,131.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,465.76/87,676.65 = 46,131.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,465.76x = 87,676.65 × 46,131.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,465.76x = 4,044,618,116.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,044,618,116.90/58,465.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69,179.27

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