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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72,052.44, 99,351.50 and 46,525.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72,052.44, 99,351.50 and 46,525.28 is: 64,152.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72,052.44 : 99,351.50 = 46,525.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72,052.44/99,351.50 = 46,525.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72,052.44x = 99,351.50 × 46,525.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72,052.44x = 4,622,355,626.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,622,355,626.54/72,052.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64,152.66

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