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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85,225.31, 117,611.74 and 46,986.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85,225.31, 117,611.74 and 46,986.26 is: 64,841.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85,225.31 : 117,611.74 = 46,986.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85,225.31/117,611.74 = 46,986.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85,225.31x = 117,611.74 × 46,986.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85,225.31x = 5,526,135,265.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,526,135,265.37/85,225.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64,841.48

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