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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72,006.91, 99,353.62 and 41,774.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72,006.91, 99,353.62 and 41,774.72 is: 57,639.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72,006.91 : 99,353.62 = 41,774.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72,006.91/99,353.62 = 41,774.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72,006.91x = 99,353.62 × 41,774.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72,006.91x = 4,150,469,211.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,150,469,211.94/72,006.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,639.88

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