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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72,212.63, 99,619.83 and 46,727.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72,212.63, 99,619.83 and 46,727.21 is: 64,461.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72,212.63 : 99,619.83 = 46,727.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72,212.63/99,619.83 = 46,727.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72,212.63x = 99,619.83 × 46,727.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72,212.63x = 4,654,956,965.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,654,956,965.62/72,212.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64,461.82

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