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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72,248.63, 99,669.42 and 46,763.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72,248.63, 99,669.42 and 46,763.19 is: 64,511.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72,248.63 : 99,669.42 = 46,763.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72,248.63/99,669.42 = 46,763.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72,248.63x = 99,669.42 × 46,763.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72,248.63x = 4,660,860,024.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,660,860,024.65/72,248.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64,511.40

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