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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71,985.08, 99,295.86 and 46,451.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71,985.08, 99,295.86 and 46,451.48 is: 64,074.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71,985.08 : 99,295.86 = 46,451.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71,985.08/99,295.86 = 46,451.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71,985.08x = 99,295.86 × 46,451.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71,985.08x = 4,612,439,654.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,612,439,654.87/71,985.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64,074.94

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