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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72,218.88, 99,666.86 and 40,385.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72,218.88, 99,666.86 and 40,385.88 is: 55,735.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72,218.88 : 99,666.86 = 40,385.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72,218.88/99,666.86 = 40,385.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72,218.88x = 99,666.86 × 40,385.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72,218.88x = 4,025,133,646.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,025,133,646.01/72,218.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,735.20

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