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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71,317.12, 98,419.20 and 46,210.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71,317.12, 98,419.20 and 46,210.24 is: 63,771.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71,317.12 : 98,419.20 = 46,210.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71,317.12/98,419.20 = 46,210.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71,317.12x = 98,419.20 × 46,210.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71,317.12x = 4,547,974,852.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,547,974,852.61/71,317.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63,771.15

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