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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72,033.44, 99,287.17 and 48,151.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72,033.44, 99,287.17 and 48,151.40 is: 66,369.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72,033.44 : 99,287.17 = 48,151.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72,033.44/99,287.17 = 48,151.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72,033.44x = 99,287.17 × 48,151.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72,033.44x = 4,780,815,620.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,780,815,620.72/72,033.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66,369.40

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