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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,256.20, 88,754.70 and 46,004.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,256.20, 88,754.70 and 46,004.60 is: 68,906.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,256.20 : 88,754.70 = 46,004.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,256.20/88,754.70 = 46,004.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,256.20x = 88,754.70 × 46,004.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,256.20x = 4,083,124,471.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,083,124,471.62/59,256.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,906.28

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