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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72,171.13, 99,599.25 and 40,340.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72,171.13, 99,599.25 and 40,340.02 is: 55,670.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72,171.13 : 99,599.25 = 40,340.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72,171.13/99,599.25 = 40,340.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72,171.13x = 99,599.25 × 40,340.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72,171.13x = 4,017,835,736.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,017,835,736.99/72,171.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,670.96

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