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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72,122.64, 99,570.96 and 54,992.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72,122.64, 99,570.96 and 54,992.40 is: 75,921.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72,122.64 : 99,570.96 = 54,992.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72,122.64/99,570.96 = 54,992.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72,122.64x = 99,570.96 × 54,992.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72,122.64x = 5,475,646,060.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,475,646,060.70/72,122.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75,921.32

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