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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,980.79, 90,931.37 and 46,861.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,980.79, 90,931.37 and 46,861.40 is: 64,582.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,980.79 : 90,931.37 = 46,861.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,980.79/90,931.37 = 46,861.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,980.79x = 90,931.37 × 46,861.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,980.79x = 4,261,170,847.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,261,170,847.46/65,980.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64,582.00

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