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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,018.86, 88,383.87 and 46,159.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,018.86, 88,383.87 and 46,159.98 is: 63,728.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,018.86 : 88,383.87 = 46,159.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,018.86/88,383.87 = 46,159.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,018.86x = 88,383.87 × 46,159.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,018.86x = 4,079,797,671.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,079,797,671.52/64,018.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63,728.06

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