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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72,183.54, 99,615.51 and 40,353.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72,183.54, 99,615.51 and 40,353.78 is: 55,689.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72,183.54 : 99,615.51 = 40,353.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72,183.54/99,615.51 = 40,353.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72,183.54x = 99,615.51 × 40,353.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72,183.54x = 4,019,862,375.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,019,862,375.13/72,183.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,689.46

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