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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72,292.69, 99,767.73 and 45,425.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72,292.69, 99,767.73 and 45,425.26 is: 62,689.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72,292.69 : 99,767.73 = 45,425.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72,292.69/99,767.73 = 45,425.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72,292.69x = 99,767.73 × 45,425.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72,292.69x = 4,531,975,074.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,531,975,074.86/72,292.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62,689.26

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