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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71,265.87, 98,349.53 and 46,115.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71,265.87, 98,349.53 and 46,115.37 is: 63,640.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71,265.87 : 98,349.53 = 46,115.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71,265.87/98,349.53 = 46,115.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71,265.87x = 98,349.53 × 46,115.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71,265.87x = 4,535,424,734.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,535,424,734.70/71,265.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63,640.91

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