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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72,296.73, 99,769.47 and 40,465.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72,296.73, 99,769.47 and 40,465.62 is: 55,842.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72,296.73 : 99,769.47 = 40,465.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72,296.73/99,769.47 = 40,465.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72,296.73x = 99,769.47 × 40,465.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72,296.73x = 4,037,233,460.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,037,233,460.62/72,296.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,842.55

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