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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72,334.56, 99,832.32 and 44,034.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72,334.56, 99,832.32 and 44,034.96 is: 60,774.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72,334.56 : 99,832.32 = 44,034.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72,334.56/99,832.32 = 44,034.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72,334.56x = 99,832.32 × 44,034.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72,334.56x = 4,396,112,217.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,396,112,217.91/72,334.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,774.71

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