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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72,133.13, 99,541.89 and 40,302.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72,133.13, 99,541.89 and 40,302.27 is: 55,616.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72,133.13 : 99,541.89 = 40,302.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72,133.13/99,541.89 = 40,302.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72,133.13x = 99,541.89 × 40,302.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72,133.13x = 4,011,764,127.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,011,764,127.09/72,133.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,616.11

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