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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,992.68, 90,947.75 and 46,873.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,992.68, 90,947.75 and 46,873.31 is: 64,598.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,992.68 : 90,947.75 = 46,873.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,992.68/90,947.75 = 46,873.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,992.68x = 90,947.75 × 46,873.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,992.68x = 4,263,021,390.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,263,021,390.45/65,992.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64,598.40

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