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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72,109.71, 99,369.63 and 55,133.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72,109.71, 99,369.63 and 55,133.15 is: 75,975.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72,109.71 : 99,369.63 = 55,133.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72,109.71/99,369.63 = 55,133.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72,109.71x = 99,369.63 × 55,133.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72,109.71x = 5,478,560,219.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,478,560,219.39/72,109.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75,975.35

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