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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 86,664, 119,596.32 and 46,920

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 86,664, 119,596.32 and 46,920 is: 64,749.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    86,664 : 119,596.32 = 46,920 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    86,664/119,596.32 = 46,920/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    86,664x = 119,596.32 × 46,920
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    86,664x = 5,611,459,334.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,611,459,334.40/86,664
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64,749.60

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