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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72,007.64, 99,257.33 and 49,307.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72,007.64, 99,257.33 and 49,307.33 is: 67,966.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72,007.64 : 99,257.33 = 49,307.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72,007.64/99,257.33 = 49,307.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72,007.64x = 99,257.33 × 49,307.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72,007.64x = 4,894,113,182.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,894,113,182.41/72,007.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,966.59

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