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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 63,979.04, 88,166.40 and 46,042.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 63,979.04, 88,166.40 and 46,042.40 is: 63,448.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    63,979.04 : 88,166.40 = 46,042.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    63,979.04/88,166.40 = 46,042.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    63,979.04x = 88,166.40 × 46,042.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    63,979.04x = 4,059,392,655.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,059,392,655.36/63,979.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63,448.79

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