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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72,277.54, 99,754.32 and 45,423.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72,277.54, 99,754.32 and 45,423.70 is: 62,691.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72,277.54 : 99,754.32 = 45,423.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72,277.54/99,754.32 = 45,423.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72,277.54x = 99,754.32 × 45,423.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72,277.54x = 4,531,210,305.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,531,210,305.38/72,277.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62,691.82

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