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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72,318.28, 99,802.98 and 40,485.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72,318.28, 99,802.98 and 40,485.28 is: 55,871.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72,318.28 : 99,802.98 = 40,485.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72,318.28/99,802.98 = 40,485.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72,318.28x = 99,802.98 × 40,485.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72,318.28x = 4,040,551,590.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,040,551,590.13/72,318.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,871.79

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