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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72,274.28, 108,535.50 and 44,358.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72,274.28, 108,535.50 and 44,358.26 is: 66,613.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72,274.28 : 108,535.50 = 44,358.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72,274.28/108,535.50 = 44,358.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72,274.28x = 108,535.50 × 44,358.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72,274.28x = 4,814,445,385.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,814,445,385.55/72,274.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66,613.54

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