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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 86,696, 119,640.48 and 46,952

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 86,696, 119,640.48 and 46,952 is: 64,793.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    86,696 : 119,640.48 = 46,952 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    86,696/119,640.48 = 46,952/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    86,696x = 119,640.48 × 46,952
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    86,696x = 5,617,359,816.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,617,359,816.96/86,696
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64,793.76

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