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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71,538.90, 98,709.35 and 46,005.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71,538.90, 98,709.35 and 46,005.27 is: 63,478.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71,538.90 : 98,709.35 = 46,005.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71,538.90/98,709.35 = 46,005.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71,538.90x = 98,709.35 × 46,005.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71,538.90x = 4,541,150,068.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,541,150,068.25/71,538.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63,478.05

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