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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72,870.88, 109,359.60 and 46,639.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72,870.88, 109,359.60 and 46,639.84 is: 69,993.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72,870.88 : 109,359.60 = 46,639.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72,870.88/109,359.60 = 46,639.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72,870.88x = 109,359.60 × 46,639.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72,870.88x = 5,100,514,246.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,100,514,246.46/72,870.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69,993.86

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