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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71,555.05, 98,791.33 and 46,070.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71,555.05, 98,791.33 and 46,070.83 is: 63,606.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71,555.05 : 98,791.33 = 46,070.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71,555.05/98,791.33 = 46,070.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71,555.05x = 98,791.33 × 46,070.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71,555.05x = 4,551,398,075.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,551,398,075.95/71,555.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63,606.95

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