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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 86,631.14, 119,550.96 and 46,887.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 86,631.14, 119,550.96 and 46,887.14 is: 64,704.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    86,631.14 : 119,550.96 = 46,887.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    86,631.14/119,550.96 = 46,887.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    86,631.14x = 119,550.96 × 46,887.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    86,631.14x = 5,605,402,598.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,605,402,598.65/86,631.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64,704.25

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