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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72,244.75, 99,697.76 and 47,094.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72,244.75, 99,697.76 and 47,094.25 is: 64,990.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72,244.75 : 99,697.76 = 47,094.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72,244.75/99,697.76 = 47,094.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72,244.75x = 99,697.76 × 47,094.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72,244.75x = 4,695,191,233.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,695,191,233.88/72,244.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64,990.07

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