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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 84,436.56, 116,517.96 and 46,710

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 84,436.56, 116,517.96 and 46,710 is: 64,457.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    84,436.56 : 116,517.96 = 46,710 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    84,436.56/116,517.96 = 46,710/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    84,436.56x = 116,517.96 × 46,710
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    84,436.56x = 5,442,553,911.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,442,553,911.60/84,436.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64,457.31

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