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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72,189.08, 99,619.98 and 40,357.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72,189.08, 99,619.98 and 40,357.64 is: 55,693.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72,189.08 : 99,619.98 = 40,357.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72,189.08/99,619.98 = 40,357.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72,189.08x = 99,619.98 × 40,357.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72,189.08x = 4,020,427,289.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,020,427,289.65/72,189.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,693.01

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