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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72,003.64, 99,396.80 and 46,522.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72,003.64, 99,396.80 and 46,522.35 is: 64,221.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72,003.64 : 99,396.80 = 46,522.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72,003.64/99,396.80 = 46,522.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72,003.64x = 99,396.80 × 46,522.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72,003.64x = 4,624,172,718.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,624,172,718.48/72,003.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64,221.37

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