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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72,289.97, 99,748.26 and 45,413.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72,289.97, 99,748.26 and 45,413.45 is: 62,663.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72,289.97 : 99,748.26 = 45,413.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72,289.97/99,748.26 = 45,413.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72,289.97x = 99,748.26 × 45,413.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72,289.97x = 4,529,912,618.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,529,912,618.10/72,289.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62,663.09

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