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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72,056.39, 99,356.93 and 46,529.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72,056.39, 99,356.93 and 46,529.24 is: 64,158.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72,056.39 : 99,356.93 = 46,529.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72,056.39/99,356.93 = 46,529.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72,056.39x = 99,356.93 × 46,529.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72,056.39x = 4,623,001,886.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,623,001,886.69/72,056.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64,158.12

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