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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72,141.44, 99,555.68 and 40,311.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72,141.44, 99,555.68 and 40,311.68 is: 55,630.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72,141.44 : 99,555.68 = 40,311.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72,141.44/99,555.68 = 40,311.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72,141.44x = 99,555.68 × 40,311.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72,141.44x = 4,013,256,714.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,013,256,714.34/72,141.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,630.39

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