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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71,466.84, 98,567.32 and 45,976.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71,466.84, 98,567.32 and 45,976.16 is: 63,410.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71,466.84 : 98,567.32 = 45,976.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71,466.84/98,567.32 = 45,976.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71,466.84x = 98,567.32 × 45,976.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71,466.84x = 4,531,746,875.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,531,746,875.09/71,466.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63,410.48

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