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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71,882.91, 99,196.12 and 45,039.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71,882.91, 99,196.12 and 45,039.91 is: 62,153.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71,882.91 : 99,196.12 = 45,039.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71,882.91/99,196.12 = 45,039.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71,882.91x = 99,196.12 × 45,039.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71,882.91x = 4,467,784,317.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,467,784,317.15/71,882.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62,153.64

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