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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 86,476, 119,337.04 and 46,732

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 86,476, 119,337.04 and 46,732 is: 64,490.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    86,476 : 119,337.04 = 46,732 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    86,476/119,337.04 = 46,732/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    86,476x = 119,337.04 × 46,732
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    86,476x = 5,576,858,553.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,576,858,553.28/86,476
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64,490.25

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