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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 83,961.48, 115,867.62 and 46,236

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 83,961.48, 115,867.62 and 46,236 is: 63,806.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    83,961.48 : 115,867.62 = 46,236 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    83,961.48/115,867.62 = 46,236/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    83,961.48x = 115,867.62 × 46,236
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    83,961.48x = 5,357,255,278.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,357,255,278.32/83,961.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63,806.11

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