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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72,404.98, 99,825.73 and 46,866.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72,404.98, 99,825.73 and 46,866.10 is: 64,614.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72,404.98 : 99,825.73 = 46,866.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72,404.98/99,825.73 = 46,866.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72,404.98x = 99,825.73 × 46,866.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72,404.98x = 4,678,442,644.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,678,442,644.75/72,404.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64,614.93

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