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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 86,535.44, 119,419.08 and 46,791.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 86,535.44, 119,419.08 and 46,791.44 is: 64,572.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    86,535.44 : 119,419.08 = 46,791.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    86,535.44/119,419.08 = 46,791.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    86,535.44x = 119,419.08 × 46,791.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    86,535.44x = 5,587,790,716.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,587,790,716.68/86,535.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64,572.28

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