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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 86,673, 119,608.74 and 46,929

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 86,673, 119,608.74 and 46,929 is: 64,762.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    86,673 : 119,608.74 = 46,929 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    86,673/119,608.74 = 46,929/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    86,673x = 119,608.74 × 46,929
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    86,673x = 5,613,118,559.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,613,118,559.46/86,673
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64,762.02

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