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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72,206.34, 99,669.84 and 49,620.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72,206.34, 99,669.84 and 49,620.10 is: 68,492.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72,206.34 : 99,669.84 = 49,620.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72,206.34/99,669.84 = 49,620.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72,206.34x = 99,669.84 × 49,620.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72,206.34x = 4,945,627,427.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,945,627,427.78/72,206.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,492.98

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