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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 86,674.59, 129,905.55 and 49,266

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 86,674.59, 129,905.55 and 49,266 is: 73,838.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    86,674.59 : 129,905.55 = 49,266 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    86,674.59/129,905.55 = 49,266/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    86,674.59x = 129,905.55 × 49,266
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    86,674.59x = 6,399,926,826.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,399,926,826.30/86,674.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73,838.56

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