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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,792.58, 90,736.38 and 46,634.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,792.58, 90,736.38 and 46,634.46 is: 64,314.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,792.58 : 90,736.38 = 46,634.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,792.58/90,736.38 = 46,634.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,792.58x = 90,736.38 × 46,634.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,792.58x = 4,231,442,083.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,231,442,083.65/65,792.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64,314.88

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