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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72,007.61, 99,388.28 and 43,736.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72,007.61, 99,388.28 and 43,736.99 is: 60,367.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72,007.61 : 99,388.28 = 43,736.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72,007.61/99,388.28 = 43,736.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72,007.61x = 99,388.28 × 43,736.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72,007.61x = 4,346,943,820.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,346,943,820.88/72,007.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,367.84

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