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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72,193.83, 99,624.62 and 39,926.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72,193.83, 99,624.62 and 39,926.34 is: 55,096.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72,193.83 : 99,624.62 = 39,926.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72,193.83/99,624.62 = 39,926.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72,193.83x = 99,624.62 × 39,926.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72,193.83x = 3,977,646,250.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,977,646,250.86/72,193.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,096.76

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