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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72,326.70, 99,789.25 and 46,792.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72,326.70, 99,789.25 and 46,792.62 is: 64,559.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72,326.70 : 99,789.25 = 46,792.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72,326.70/99,789.25 = 46,792.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72,326.70x = 99,789.25 × 46,792.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72,326.70x = 4,669,400,455.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,669,400,455.34/72,326.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64,559.84

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