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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 86,411.76, 119,248.22 and 46,667.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 86,411.76, 119,248.22 and 46,667.76 is: 64,401.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    86,411.76 : 119,248.22 = 46,667.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    86,411.76/119,248.22 = 46,667.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    86,411.76x = 119,248.22 × 46,667.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    86,411.76x = 5,565,047,311.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,565,047,311.39/86,411.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64,401.50

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