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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72,058.66, 99,436.82 and 40,229.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72,058.66, 99,436.82 and 40,229.58 is: 55,514.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72,058.66 : 99,436.82 = 40,229.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72,058.66/99,436.82 = 40,229.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72,058.66x = 99,436.82 × 40,229.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72,058.66x = 4,000,301,505.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,000,301,505.14/72,058.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,514.51

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