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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72,150.89, 99,503.78 and 45,295.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72,150.89, 99,503.78 and 45,295.92 is: 62,467.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72,150.89 : 99,503.78 = 45,295.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72,150.89/99,503.78 = 45,295.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72,150.89x = 99,503.78 × 45,295.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72,150.89x = 4,507,115,032.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,507,115,032.10/72,150.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62,467.91

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