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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 88,607, 132,949.65 and 46,477.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 88,607, 132,949.65 and 46,477.01 is: 69,736.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    88,607 : 132,949.65 = 46,477.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    88,607/132,949.65 = 46,477.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    88,607x = 132,949.65 × 46,477.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    88,607x = 6,179,102,212.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,179,102,212.55/88,607
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69,736.05

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