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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 79,955, 110,347.62 and 46,421

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 79,955, 110,347.62 and 46,421 is: 64,066.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    79,955 : 110,347.62 = 46,421 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    79,955/110,347.62 = 46,421/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    79,955x = 110,347.62 × 46,421
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    79,955x = 5,122,446,868.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,122,446,868.02/79,955
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64,066.62

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