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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72,331.65, 99,751.08 and 49,630.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72,331.65, 99,751.08 and 49,630.59 is: 68,444.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72,331.65 : 99,751.08 = 49,630.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72,331.65/99,751.08 = 49,630.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72,331.65x = 99,751.08 × 49,630.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72,331.65x = 4,950,704,953.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,950,704,953.54/72,331.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,444.52

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