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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 84,251.84, 116,266.76 and 46,525.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 84,251.84, 116,266.76 and 46,525.28 is: 64,204.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    84,251.84 : 116,266.76 = 46,525.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    84,251.84/116,266.76 = 46,525.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    84,251.84x = 116,266.76 × 46,525.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    84,251.84x = 5,409,343,563.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,409,343,563.69/84,251.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64,204.46

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