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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 83,672.46, 115,467.98 and 45,946.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 83,672.46, 115,467.98 and 45,946.71 is: 63,406.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    83,672.46 : 115,467.98 = 45,946.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    83,672.46/115,467.98 = 45,946.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    83,672.46x = 115,467.98 × 45,946.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    83,672.46x = 5,305,373,561.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,305,373,561.61/83,672.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63,406.45

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