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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72,094.60, 99,459.84 and 45,218.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72,094.60, 99,459.84 and 45,218.80 is: 62,382.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72,094.60 : 99,459.84 = 45,218.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72,094.60/99,459.84 = 45,218.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72,094.60x = 99,459.84 × 45,218.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72,094.60x = 4,497,454,612.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,497,454,612.99/72,094.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62,382.68

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