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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72,178.11, 99,603.36 and 50,698.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72,178.11, 99,603.36 and 50,698.95 is: 69,962.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72,178.11 : 99,603.36 = 50,698.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72,178.11/99,603.36 = 50,698.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72,178.11x = 99,603.36 × 50,698.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72,178.11x = 5,049,785,768.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,049,785,768.47/72,178.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69,962.84

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