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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72,059.29, 99,443.49 and 45,202.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72,059.29, 99,443.49 and 45,202.93 is: 62,381.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72,059.29 : 99,443.49 = 45,202.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72,059.29/99,443.49 = 45,202.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72,059.29x = 99,443.49 × 45,202.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72,059.29x = 4,495,136,620.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,495,136,620.21/72,059.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62,381.09

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