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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72,303.98, 99,778.50 and 40,472.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72,303.98, 99,778.50 and 40,472.88 is: 55,852.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72,303.98 : 99,778.50 = 40,472.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72,303.98/99,778.50 = 40,472.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72,303.98x = 99,778.50 × 40,472.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72,303.98x = 4,038,323,257.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,038,323,257.08/72,303.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,852.02

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