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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72,084.24, 99,386.28 and 55,109.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72,084.24, 99,386.28 and 55,109.52 is: 75,982.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72,084.24 : 99,386.28 = 55,109.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72,084.24/99,386.28 = 55,109.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72,084.24x = 99,386.28 × 55,109.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72,084.24x = 5,477,130,185.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,477,130,185.39/72,084.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75,982.35

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