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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72,197.28, 99,635.94 and 40,364.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72,197.28, 99,635.94 and 40,364.28 is: 55,704.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72,197.28 : 99,635.94 = 40,364.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72,197.28/99,635.94 = 40,364.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72,197.28x = 99,635.94 × 40,364.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72,197.28x = 4,021,732,980.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,021,732,980.22/72,197.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,704.77

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