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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72,214.34, 99,660.38 and 40,385.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72,214.34, 99,660.38 and 40,385.59 is: 55,734.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72,214.34 : 99,660.38 = 40,385.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72,214.34/99,660.38 = 40,385.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72,214.34x = 99,660.38 × 40,385.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72,214.34x = 4,024,842,794.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,024,842,794.85/72,214.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,734.68

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