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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 86,687, 119,628.06 and 46,943

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 86,687, 119,628.06 and 46,943 is: 64,781.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    86,687 : 119,628.06 = 46,943 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    86,687/119,628.06 = 46,943/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    86,687x = 119,628.06 × 46,943
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    86,687x = 5,615,700,020.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,615,700,020.58/86,687
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64,781.34

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