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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72,260.76, 99,686.16 and 46,775.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72,260.76, 99,686.16 and 46,775.32 is: 64,528.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72,260.76 : 99,686.16 = 46,775.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72,260.76/99,686.16 = 46,775.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72,260.76x = 99,686.16 × 46,775.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72,260.76x = 4,662,852,033.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,662,852,033.57/72,260.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64,528.13

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