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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71,720.83, 99,019.02 and 46,236.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71,720.83, 99,019.02 and 46,236.25 is: 63,834.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71,720.83 : 99,019.02 = 46,236.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71,720.83/99,019.02 = 46,236.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71,720.83x = 99,019.02 × 46,236.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71,720.83x = 4,578,268,163.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,578,268,163.48/71,720.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63,834.57

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