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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72,231.12, 99,669.96 and 40,394.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72,231.12, 99,669.96 and 40,394.88 is: 55,739.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72,231.12 : 99,669.96 = 40,394.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72,231.12/99,669.96 = 40,394.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72,231.12x = 99,669.96 × 40,394.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72,231.12x = 4,026,156,073.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,026,156,073.80/72,231.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,739.91

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