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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72,209.44, 99,653.62 and 40,378.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72,209.44, 99,653.62 and 40,378.34 is: 55,724.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72,209.44 : 99,653.62 = 40,378.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72,209.44/99,653.62 = 40,378.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72,209.44x = 99,653.62 × 40,378.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72,209.44x = 4,023,847,750.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,023,847,750.59/72,209.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,724.68

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