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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72,659.70, 108,989.55 and 46,286.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72,659.70, 108,989.55 and 46,286.10 is: 69,429.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72,659.70 : 108,989.55 = 46,286.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72,659.70/108,989.55 = 46,286.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72,659.70x = 108,989.55 × 46,286.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72,659.70x = 5,044,701,210.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,044,701,210.26/72,659.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69,429.15

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