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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,119.92, 88,740.72 and 46,114.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,119.92, 88,740.72 and 46,114.56 is: 69,219.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,119.92 : 88,740.72 = 46,114.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,119.92/88,740.72 = 46,114.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,119.92x = 88,740.72 × 46,114.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,119.92x = 4,092,239,256.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,092,239,256.88/59,119.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69,219.30

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