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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71,133, 98,164.89 and 46,026.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71,133, 98,164.89 and 46,026.24 is: 63,517.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71,133 : 98,164.89 = 46,026.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71,133/98,164.89 = 46,026.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71,133x = 98,164.89 × 46,026.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71,133x = 4,518,160,786.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,518,160,786.71/71,133
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63,517.08

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