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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 79,670, 109,949.85 and 46,136

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 79,670, 109,949.85 and 46,136 is: 63,670.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    79,670 : 109,949.85 = 46,136 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    79,670/109,949.85 = 46,136/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    79,670x = 109,949.85 × 46,136
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    79,670x = 5,072,646,279.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,072,646,279.60/79,670
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63,670.72

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