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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 86,483, 119,346.54 and 46,739

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 86,483, 119,346.54 and 46,739 is: 64,499.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    86,483 : 119,346.54 = 46,739 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    86,483/119,346.54 = 46,739/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    86,483x = 119,346.54 × 46,739
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    86,483x = 5,578,137,933.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,578,137,933.06/86,483
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64,499.82

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