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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,652.12, 82,198.62 and 46,141.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,652.12, 82,198.62 and 46,141.32 is: 63,581.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,652.12 : 82,198.62 = 46,141.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,652.12/82,198.62 = 46,141.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,652.12x = 82,198.62 × 46,141.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,652.12x = 3,792,752,828.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,792,752,828.98/59,652.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63,581.19

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