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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 86,603, 119,512.14 and 46,859

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 86,603, 119,512.14 and 46,859 is: 64,665.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    86,603 : 119,512.14 = 46,859 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    86,603/119,512.14 = 46,859/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    86,603x = 119,512.14 × 46,859
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    86,603x = 5,600,219,368.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,600,219,368.26/86,603
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64,665.42

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