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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72,289.53, 99,758.86 and 40,458.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72,289.53, 99,758.86 and 40,458.69 is: 55,832.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72,289.53 : 99,758.86 = 40,458.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72,289.53/99,758.86 = 40,458.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72,289.53x = 99,758.86 × 40,458.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72,289.53x = 4,036,112,690.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,036,112,690.35/72,289.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,832.60

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