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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72,245.76, 99,704.40 and 40,424.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72,245.76, 99,704.40 and 40,424.91 is: 55,789.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72,245.76 : 99,704.40 = 40,424.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72,245.76/99,704.40 = 40,424.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72,245.76x = 99,704.40 × 40,424.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72,245.76x = 4,030,541,396.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,030,541,396.60/72,245.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,789.31

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