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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 86,621, 119,537.04 and 46,877

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 86,621, 119,537.04 and 46,877 is: 64,690.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    86,621 : 119,537.04 = 46,877 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    86,621/119,537.04 = 46,877/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    86,621x = 119,537.04 × 46,877
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    86,621x = 5,603,537,824.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,603,537,824.08/86,621
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64,690.29

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