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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72,251.67, 99,704.97 and 40,419.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72,251.67, 99,704.97 and 40,419.87 is: 55,778.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72,251.67 : 99,704.97 = 40,419.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72,251.67/99,704.97 = 40,419.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72,251.67x = 99,704.97 × 40,419.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72,251.67x = 4,030,061,925.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,030,061,925.75/72,251.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,778.11

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