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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72,057.14, 99,357.96 and 46,529.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72,057.14, 99,357.96 and 46,529.99 is: 64,159.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72,057.14 : 99,357.96 = 46,529.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72,057.14/99,357.96 = 46,529.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72,057.14x = 99,357.96 × 46,529.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72,057.14x = 4,623,124,388.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,623,124,388.43/72,057.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64,159.15

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