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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,972.80, 89,901.60 and 46,638.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,972.80, 89,901.60 and 46,638.40 is: 69,912.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,972.80 : 89,901.60 = 46,638.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,972.80/89,901.60 = 46,638.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,972.80x = 89,901.60 × 46,638.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,972.80x = 4,192,866,781.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,192,866,781.44/59,972.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69,912.81

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