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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 81,950.24, 113,091.72 and 46,145

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 81,950.24, 113,091.72 and 46,145 is: 63,680.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    81,950.24 : 113,091.72 = 46,145 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    81,950.24/113,091.72 = 46,145/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    81,950.24x = 113,091.72 × 46,145
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    81,950.24x = 5,218,617,419.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,218,617,419.40/81,950.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63,680.32

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