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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72,152.70, 99,584.42 and 47,580.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72,152.70, 99,584.42 and 47,580.27 is: 65,669.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72,152.70 : 99,584.42 = 47,580.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72,152.70/99,584.42 = 47,580.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72,152.70x = 99,584.42 × 47,580.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72,152.70x = 4,738,253,353.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,738,253,353.49/72,152.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65,669.80

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