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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 83,759, 115,587.42 and 46,035.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 83,759, 115,587.42 and 46,035.68 is: 63,529.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    83,759 : 115,587.42 = 46,035.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    83,759/115,587.42 = 46,035.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    83,759x = 115,587.42 × 46,035.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    83,759x = 5,321,145,479.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,321,145,479.15/83,759
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63,529.24

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