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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71,461.63, 98,662.22 and 45,979.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71,461.63, 98,662.22 and 45,979.84 is: 63,481.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71,461.63 : 98,662.22 = 45,979.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71,461.63/98,662.22 = 45,979.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71,461.63x = 98,662.22 × 45,979.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71,461.63x = 4,536,473,089.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,536,473,089.64/71,461.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63,481.24

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