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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72,256.28, 99,717.54 and 40,423.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72,256.28, 99,717.54 and 40,423.28 is: 55,786.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72,256.28 : 99,717.54 = 40,423.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72,256.28/99,717.54 = 40,423.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72,256.28x = 99,717.54 × 40,423.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72,256.28x = 4,030,910,040.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,030,910,040.33/72,256.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,786.29

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