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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72,252.13, 99,803.25 and 55,463.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72,252.13, 99,803.25 and 55,463.83 is: 76,613.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72,252.13 : 99,803.25 = 55,463.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72,252.13/99,803.25 = 55,463.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72,252.13x = 99,803.25 × 55,463.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72,252.13x = 5,535,470,491.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,535,470,491.45/72,252.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76,613.25

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