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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72,242.64, 99,706.52 and 45,389.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72,242.64, 99,706.52 and 45,389.04 is: 62,644.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72,242.64 : 99,706.52 = 45,389.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72,242.64/99,706.52 = 45,389.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72,242.64x = 99,706.52 × 45,389.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72,242.64x = 4,525,583,224.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,525,583,224.54/72,242.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62,644.21

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