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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72,329.64, 99,748.32 and 49,628.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72,329.64, 99,748.32 and 49,628.60 is: 68,441.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72,329.64 : 99,748.32 = 49,628.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72,329.64/99,748.32 = 49,628.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72,329.64x = 99,748.32 × 49,628.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72,329.64x = 4,950,369,473.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,950,369,473.95/72,329.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,441.78

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