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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72,194.88, 99,443.88 and 50,936.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72,194.88, 99,443.88 and 50,936.88 is: 70,162.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72,194.88 : 99,443.88 = 50,936.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72,194.88/99,443.88 = 50,936.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72,194.88x = 99,443.88 × 50,936.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72,194.88x = 5,065,360,982.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,065,360,982.29/72,194.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70,162.33

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