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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72,261.51, 99,732.60 and 45,407.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72,261.51, 99,732.60 and 45,407.99 is: 62,670.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72,261.51 : 99,732.60 = 45,407.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72,261.51/99,732.60 = 45,407.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72,261.51x = 99,732.60 × 45,407.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72,261.51x = 4,528,656,404.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,528,656,404.81/72,261.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62,670.38

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