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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71,341.84, 98,419.08 and 46,199.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71,341.84, 98,419.08 and 46,199.44 is: 63,734.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71,341.84 : 98,419.08 = 46,199.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71,341.84/98,419.08 = 46,199.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71,341.84x = 98,419.08 × 46,199.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71,341.84x = 4,546,906,381.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,546,906,381.32/71,341.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63,734.08

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