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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72,056.79, 99,440.04 and 45,200.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72,056.79, 99,440.04 and 45,200.43 is: 62,377.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72,056.79 : 99,440.04 = 45,200.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72,056.79/99,440.04 = 45,200.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72,056.79x = 99,440.04 × 45,200.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72,056.79x = 4,494,732,567.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,494,732,567.22/72,056.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62,377.64

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