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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,179.83, 81,614.07 and 46,260.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,179.83, 81,614.07 and 46,260.81 is: 63,797.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,179.83 : 81,614.07 = 46,260.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,179.83/81,614.07 = 46,260.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,179.83x = 81,614.07 × 46,260.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,179.83x = 3,775,533,098.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,775,533,098.52/59,179.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63,797.64

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