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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,711.08, 96,997.50 and 46,186.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,711.08, 96,997.50 and 46,186.92 is: 69,231.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,711.08 : 96,997.50 = 46,186.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,711.08/96,997.50 = 46,186.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,711.08x = 96,997.50 × 46,186.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,711.08x = 4,480,015,772.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,480,015,772.70/64,711.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69,231.05

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