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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,377.68, 82,045.44 and 46,731.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,377.68, 82,045.44 and 46,731.36 is: 64,571.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,377.68 : 82,045.44 = 46,731.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,377.68/82,045.44 = 46,731.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,377.68x = 82,045.44 × 46,731.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,377.68x = 3,834,094,993.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,834,094,993.00/59,377.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64,571.32

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