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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72,197.76, 99,629.98 and 39,930.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72,197.76, 99,629.98 and 39,930.25 is: 55,102.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72,197.76 : 99,629.98 = 39,930.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72,197.76/99,629.98 = 39,930.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72,197.76x = 99,629.98 × 39,930.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72,197.76x = 3,978,250,008.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,978,250,008.90/72,197.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,102.13

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