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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72,221.55, 99,665.66 and 40,390.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72,221.55, 99,665.66 and 40,390.45 is: 55,738.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72,221.55 : 99,665.66 = 40,390.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72,221.55/99,665.66 = 40,390.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72,221.55x = 99,665.66 × 40,390.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72,221.55x = 4,025,540,856.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,025,540,856.95/72,221.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,738.78

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