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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71,662.84, 98,938.98 and 46,178.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71,662.84, 98,938.98 and 46,178.20 is: 63,754.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71,662.84 : 98,938.98 = 46,178.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71,662.84/98,938.98 = 46,178.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71,662.84x = 98,938.98 × 46,178.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71,662.84x = 4,568,824,006.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,568,824,006.24/71,662.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63,754.44

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