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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72,290.73, 99,761.20 and 40,459.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72,290.73, 99,761.20 and 40,459.63 is: 55,834.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72,290.73 : 99,761.20 = 40,459.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72,290.73/99,761.20 = 40,459.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72,290.73x = 99,761.20 × 40,459.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72,290.73x = 4,036,301,569.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,036,301,569.82/72,290.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,834.29

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