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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 86,658, 119,588.04 and 46,914

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 86,658, 119,588.04 and 46,914 is: 64,741.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    86,658 : 119,588.04 = 46,914 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    86,658/119,588.04 = 46,914/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    86,658x = 119,588.04 × 46,914
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    86,658x = 5,610,353,308.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,610,353,308.56/86,658
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64,741.32

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