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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71,721.96, 98,920.70 and 46,232.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71,721.96, 98,920.70 and 46,232.48 is: 63,764.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71,721.96 : 98,920.70 = 46,232.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71,721.96/98,920.70 = 46,232.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71,721.96x = 98,920.70 × 46,232.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71,721.96x = 4,573,348,558.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,573,348,558.57/71,721.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63,764.97

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