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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72,306.61, 99,780.90 and 41,679.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72,306.61, 99,780.90 and 41,679.80 is: 57,516.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72,306.61 : 99,780.90 = 41,679.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72,306.61/99,780.90 = 41,679.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72,306.61x = 99,780.90 × 41,679.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72,306.61x = 4,158,847,674.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,158,847,674.79/72,306.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,516.84

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