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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72,173.76, 99,601.58 and 40,347.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72,173.76, 99,601.58 and 40,347.96 is: 55,681.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72,173.76 : 99,601.58 = 40,347.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72,173.76/99,601.58 = 40,347.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72,173.76x = 99,601.58 × 40,347.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72,173.76x = 4,018,720,565.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,018,720,565.78/72,173.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,681.19

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