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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72,187.88, 99,554.40 and 46,667.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72,187.88, 99,554.40 and 46,667.34 is: 64,358.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72,187.88 : 99,554.40 = 46,667.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72,187.88/99,554.40 = 46,667.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72,187.88x = 99,554.40 × 46,667.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72,187.88x = 4,645,939,033.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,645,939,033.30/72,187.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64,358.99

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