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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72,281.63, 99,750.89 and 40,450.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72,281.63, 99,750.89 and 40,450.46 is: 55,822.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72,281.63 : 99,750.89 = 40,450.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72,281.63/99,750.89 = 40,450.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72,281.63x = 99,750.89 × 40,450.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72,281.63x = 4,034,968,988.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,034,968,988.28/72,281.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,822.88

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