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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72,079.88, 99,470.04 and 40,256.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72,079.88, 99,470.04 and 40,256.34 is: 55,553.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72,079.88 : 99,470.04 = 40,256.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72,079.88/99,470.04 = 40,256.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72,079.88x = 99,470.04 × 40,256.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72,079.88x = 4,004,299,750.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,004,299,750.05/72,079.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,553.64

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