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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72,038.28, 99,465.50 and 46,559.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72,038.28, 99,465.50 and 46,559.72 is: 64,286.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72,038.28 : 99,465.50 = 46,559.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72,038.28/99,465.50 = 46,559.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72,038.28x = 99,465.50 × 46,559.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72,038.28x = 4,631,085,829.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,631,085,829.66/72,038.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64,286.46

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