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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71,459.20, 98,658.28 and 46,009.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71,459.20, 98,658.28 and 46,009.68 is: 63,522.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71,459.20 : 98,658.28 = 46,009.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71,459.20/98,658.28 = 46,009.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71,459.20x = 98,658.28 × 46,009.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71,459.20x = 4,539,235,892.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,539,235,892.15/71,459.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63,522.06

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