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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 99,011.08, 148,565.82 and 46,424.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 99,011.08, 148,565.82 and 46,424.68 is: 69,660.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    99,011.08 : 148,565.82 = 46,424.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    99,011.08/148,565.82 = 46,424.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    99,011.08x = 148,565.82 × 46,424.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    99,011.08x = 6,897,120,652.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,897,120,652.44/99,011.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69,660.09

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