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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72,279, 99,635.67 and 62,153.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72,279, 99,635.67 and 62,153.19 is: 85,677.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72,279 : 99,635.67 = 62,153.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72,279/99,635.67 = 62,153.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72,279x = 99,635.67 × 62,153.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72,279x = 6,192,674,728.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,192,674,728.29/72,279
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85,677.37

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