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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72,249.78, 99,671.43 and 46,764.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72,249.78, 99,671.43 and 46,764.33 is: 64,513.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72,249.78 : 99,671.43 = 46,764.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72,249.78/99,671.43 = 46,764.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72,249.78x = 99,671.43 × 46,764.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72,249.78x = 4,661,067,255.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,661,067,255.47/72,249.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64,513.24

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