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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,142.58, 91,578.38 and 46,998.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,142.58, 91,578.38 and 46,998.45 is: 70,393.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,142.58 : 91,578.38 = 46,998.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,142.58/91,578.38 = 46,998.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,142.58x = 91,578.38 × 46,998.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,142.58x = 4,304,041,678.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,304,041,678.52/61,142.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70,393.52

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