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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72,030.32, 99,374.04 and 45,125.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72,030.32, 99,374.04 and 45,125.92 is: 62,256.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72,030.32 : 99,374.04 = 45,125.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72,030.32/99,374.04 = 45,125.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72,030.32x = 99,374.04 × 45,125.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72,030.32x = 4,484,344,979.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,484,344,979.12/72,030.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62,256.35

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