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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72,007.14, 99,365.13 and 45,148.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72,007.14, 99,365.13 and 45,148.50 is: 62,301.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72,007.14 : 99,365.13 = 45,148.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72,007.14/99,365.13 = 45,148.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72,007.14x = 99,365.13 × 45,148.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72,007.14x = 4,486,186,571.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,486,186,571.81/72,007.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62,301.97

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