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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72,035.59, 99,316.70 and 59,067.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72,035.59, 99,316.70 and 59,067.09 is: 81,436.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72,035.59 : 99,316.70 = 59,067.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72,035.59/99,316.70 = 59,067.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72,035.59x = 99,316.70 × 59,067.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72,035.59x = 5,866,348,457.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,866,348,457.40/72,035.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81,436.81

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