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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 86,459.52, 119,314.12 and 46,715.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 86,459.52, 119,314.12 and 46,715.52 is: 64,467.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    86,459.52 : 119,314.12 = 46,715.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    86,459.52/119,314.12 = 46,715.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    86,459.52x = 119,314.12 × 46,715.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    86,459.52x = 5,573,821,159.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,573,821,159.14/86,459.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64,467.41

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