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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71,146.02, 98,195.10 and 46,904.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71,146.02, 98,195.10 and 46,904.44 is: 64,737.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71,146.02 : 98,195.10 = 46,904.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71,146.02/98,195.10 = 46,904.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71,146.02x = 98,195.10 × 46,904.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71,146.02x = 4,605,786,176.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,605,786,176.24/71,146.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64,737.09

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