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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 78,015, 107,662.32 and 46,172.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 78,015, 107,662.32 and 46,172.28 is: 63,718.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    78,015 : 107,662.32 = 46,172.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    78,015/107,662.32 = 46,172.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    78,015x = 107,662.32 × 46,172.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    78,015x = 4,971,014,784.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,971,014,784.49/78,015
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63,718.71

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