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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72,329.32, 99,823.62 and 44,033.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72,329.32, 99,823.62 and 44,033.32 is: 60,771.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72,329.32 : 99,823.62 = 44,033.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72,329.32/99,823.62 = 44,033.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72,329.32x = 99,823.62 × 44,033.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72,329.32x = 4,395,565,403.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,395,565,403.02/72,329.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,771.56

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