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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72,053.79, 99,435.90 and 45,197.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72,053.79, 99,435.90 and 45,197.43 is: 62,373.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72,053.79 : 99,435.90 = 45,197.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72,053.79/99,435.90 = 45,197.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72,053.79x = 99,435.90 × 45,197.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72,053.79x = 4,494,247,129.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,494,247,129.74/72,053.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62,373.50

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