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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72,224.38, 99,674.74 and 40,396.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72,224.38, 99,674.74 and 40,396.24 is: 55,749.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72,224.38 : 99,674.74 = 40,396.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72,224.38/99,674.74 = 40,396.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72,224.38x = 99,674.74 × 40,396.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72,224.38x = 4,026,484,718.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,026,484,718.98/72,224.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,749.66

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