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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72,224.22, 99,627.66 and 43,524.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72,224.22, 99,627.66 and 43,524.30 is: 60,038.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72,224.22 : 99,627.66 = 43,524.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72,224.22/99,627.66 = 43,524.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72,224.22x = 99,627.66 × 43,524.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72,224.22x = 4,336,224,162.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,336,224,162.14/72,224.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,038.37

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