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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71,446.19, 98,551.08 and 45,985.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71,446.19, 98,551.08 and 45,985.73 is: 63,431.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71,446.19 : 98,551.08 = 45,985.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71,446.19/98,551.08 = 45,985.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71,446.19x = 98,551.08 × 45,985.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71,446.19x = 4,531,942,863.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,531,942,863.33/71,446.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63,431.56

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