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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72,034.69, 99,288.89 and 48,152.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72,034.69, 99,288.89 and 48,152.65 is: 66,371.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72,034.69 : 99,288.89 = 48,152.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72,034.69/99,288.89 = 48,152.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72,034.69x = 99,288.89 × 48,152.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72,034.69x = 4,781,022,672.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,781,022,672.61/72,034.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66,371.12

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