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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,268.54, 88,972.26 and 46,796.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,268.54, 88,972.26 and 46,796.97 is: 70,250.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,268.54 : 88,972.26 = 46,796.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,268.54/88,972.26 = 46,796.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,268.54x = 88,972.26 × 46,796.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,268.54x = 4,163,631,737.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,163,631,737.19/59,268.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70,250.29

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