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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72,033.96, 99,397.02 and 41,814.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72,033.96, 99,397.02 and 41,814.48 is: 57,698.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72,033.96 : 99,397.02 = 41,814.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72,033.96/99,397.02 = 41,814.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72,033.96x = 99,397.02 × 41,814.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72,033.96x = 4,156,234,704.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,156,234,704.85/72,033.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,698.27

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