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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71,519.58, 98,742.42 and 46,035.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71,519.58, 98,742.42 and 46,035.54 is: 63,558.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71,519.58 : 98,742.42 = 46,035.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71,519.58/98,742.42 = 46,035.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71,519.58x = 98,742.42 × 46,035.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71,519.58x = 4,545,660,625.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,545,660,625.61/71,519.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63,558.27

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