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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72,026.28, 99,368.52 and 45,121.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72,026.28, 99,368.52 and 45,121.92 is: 62,250.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72,026.28 : 99,368.52 = 45,121.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72,026.28/99,368.52 = 45,121.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72,026.28x = 99,368.52 × 45,121.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72,026.28x = 4,483,698,409.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,483,698,409.96/72,026.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62,250.87

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