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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72,106.96, 99,499.79 and 43,029.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72,106.96, 99,499.79 and 43,029.96 is: 59,376.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72,106.96 : 99,499.79 = 43,029.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72,106.96/99,499.79 = 43,029.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72,106.96x = 99,499.79 × 43,029.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72,106.96x = 4,281,471,983.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,281,471,983.71/72,106.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59,376.68

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