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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85,096.61, 117,432.32 and 46,855.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85,096.61, 117,432.32 and 46,855.35 is: 64,659.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85,096.61 : 117,432.32 = 46,855.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85,096.61/117,432.32 = 46,855.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85,096.61x = 117,432.32 × 46,855.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85,096.61x = 5,502,332,220.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,502,332,220.64/85,096.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64,659.83

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