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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72,425.22, 99,933.39 and 46,606.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72,425.22, 99,933.39 and 46,606.47 is: 64,308.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72,425.22 : 99,933.39 = 46,606.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72,425.22/99,933.39 = 46,606.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72,425.22x = 99,933.39 × 46,606.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72,425.22x = 4,657,542,543.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,657,542,543.03/72,425.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64,308.30

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