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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72,250.04, 99,661.74 and 45,754.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72,250.04, 99,661.74 and 45,754.04 is: 63,113.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72,250.04 : 99,661.74 = 45,754.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72,250.04/99,661.74 = 45,754.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72,250.04x = 99,661.74 × 45,754.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72,250.04x = 4,559,927,238.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,559,927,238.43/72,250.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63,113.14

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