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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72,259.18, 99,684.23 and 46,773.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72,259.18, 99,684.23 and 46,773.74 is: 64,526.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72,259.18 : 99,684.23 = 46,773.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72,259.18/99,684.23 = 46,773.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72,259.18x = 99,684.23 × 46,773.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72,259.18x = 4,662,604,256.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,662,604,256.12/72,259.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64,526.12

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