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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,996.80, 89,937.60 and 46,662.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,996.80, 89,937.60 and 46,662.40 is: 69,948.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,996.80 : 89,937.60 = 46,662.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,996.80/89,937.60 = 46,662.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,996.80x = 89,937.60 × 46,662.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,996.80x = 4,196,704,266.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,196,704,266.24/59,996.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69,948.80

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