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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,250.55, 81,711.57 and 46,331.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,250.55, 81,711.57 and 46,331.50 is: 63,895.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,250.55 : 81,711.57 = 46,331.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,250.55/81,711.57 = 46,331.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,250.55x = 81,711.57 × 46,331.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,250.55x = 3,785,819,605.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,785,819,605.46/59,250.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63,895.10

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