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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72,444.27, 99,886.22 and 46,941.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72,444.27, 99,886.22 and 46,941.33 is: 64,722.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72,444.27 : 99,886.22 = 46,941.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72,444.27/99,886.22 = 46,941.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72,444.27x = 99,886.22 × 46,941.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72,444.27x = 4,688,791,984.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,688,791,984.43/72,444.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64,722.74

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