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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72,327.28, 99,815.40 and 40,494.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72,327.28, 99,815.40 and 40,494.28 is: 55,884.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72,327.28 : 99,815.40 = 40,494.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72,327.28/99,815.40 = 40,494.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72,327.28x = 99,815.40 × 40,494.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72,327.28x = 4,041,952,755.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,041,952,755.91/72,327.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,884.21

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