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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72,302.92, 99,763.84 and 45,429.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72,302.92, 99,763.84 and 45,429.84 is: 62,684.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72,302.92 : 99,763.84 = 45,429.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72,302.92/99,763.84 = 45,429.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72,302.92x = 99,763.84 × 45,429.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72,302.92x = 4,532,255,288.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,532,255,288.99/72,302.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62,684.26

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