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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72,062.76, 99,417.98 and 48,151.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72,062.76, 99,417.98 and 48,151.56 is: 66,430.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72,062.76 : 99,417.98 = 48,151.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72,062.76/99,417.98 = 48,151.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72,062.76x = 99,417.98 × 48,151.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72,062.76x = 4,787,130,829.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,787,130,829.05/72,062.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66,430.02

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