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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 86,471, 119,329.98 and 46,727

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 86,471, 119,329.98 and 46,727 is: 64,483.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    86,471 : 119,329.98 = 46,727 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    86,471/119,329.98 = 46,727/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    86,471x = 119,329.98 × 46,727
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    86,471x = 5,575,931,975.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,575,931,975.46/86,471
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64,483.26

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