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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71,245.80, 98,301.54 and 46,065

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71,245.80, 98,301.54 and 46,065 is: 63,558.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71,245.80 : 98,301.54 = 46,065 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71,245.80/98,301.54 = 46,065/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71,245.80x = 98,301.54 × 46,065
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71,245.80x = 4,528,260,440.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,528,260,440.10/71,245.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63,558.28

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