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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,286.30, 88,998.90 and 46,814.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,286.30, 88,998.90 and 46,814.73 is: 70,276.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,286.30 : 88,998.90 = 46,814.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,286.30/88,998.90 = 46,814.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,286.30x = 88,998.90 × 46,814.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,286.30x = 4,166,459,473.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,166,459,473.80/59,286.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70,276.94

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