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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72,093.60, 99,458.46 and 45,217.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72,093.60, 99,458.46 and 45,217.80 is: 62,381.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72,093.60 : 99,458.46 = 45,217.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72,093.60/99,458.46 = 45,217.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72,093.60x = 99,458.46 × 45,217.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72,093.60x = 4,497,292,752.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,497,292,752.59/72,093.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62,381.30

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