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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71,535.15, 98,704.17 and 46,001.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71,535.15, 98,704.17 and 46,001.52 is: 63,472.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71,535.15 : 98,704.17 = 46,001.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71,535.15/98,704.17 = 46,001.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71,535.15x = 98,704.17 × 46,001.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71,535.15x = 4,540,541,850.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,540,541,850.34/71,535.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63,472.88

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