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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72,307.36, 99,732.72 and 66,358.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72,307.36, 99,732.72 and 66,358.24 is: 91,527.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72,307.36 : 99,732.72 = 66,358.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72,307.36/99,732.72 = 66,358.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72,307.36x = 99,732.72 × 66,358.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72,307.36x = 6,618,087,769.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,618,087,769.61/72,307.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91,527.17

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