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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71,145.27, 98,194.05 and 46,903.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71,145.27, 98,194.05 and 46,903.68 is: 64,736.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71,145.27 : 98,194.05 = 46,903.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71,145.27/98,194.05 = 46,903.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71,145.27x = 98,194.05 × 46,903.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71,145.27x = 4,605,662,299.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,605,662,299.10/71,145.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64,736.03

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