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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72,087.05, 99,453.77 and 45,219.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72,087.05, 99,453.77 and 45,219.75 is: 62,386.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72,087.05 : 99,453.77 = 45,219.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72,087.05/99,453.77 = 45,219.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72,087.05x = 99,453.77 × 45,219.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72,087.05x = 4,497,274,389.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,497,274,389.86/72,087.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62,386.72

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