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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72,164.16, 99,609.12 and 46,681.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72,164.16, 99,609.12 and 46,681.92 is: 64,435.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72,164.16 : 99,609.12 = 46,681.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72,164.16/99,609.12 = 46,681.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72,164.16x = 99,609.12 × 46,681.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72,164.16x = 4,649,944,971.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,649,944,971.11/72,164.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64,435.66

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