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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72,152.90, 99,506.53 and 45,297.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72,152.90, 99,506.53 and 45,297.91 is: 62,470.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72,152.90 : 99,506.53 = 45,297.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72,152.90/99,506.53 = 45,297.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72,152.90x = 99,506.53 × 45,297.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72,152.90x = 4,507,437,840.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,507,437,840.35/72,152.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62,470.64

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