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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72,335.60, 101,477.20 and 72,335.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72,335.60, 101,477.20 and 72,335.60 is: 101,477.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72,335.60 : 101,477.20 = 72,335.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72,335.60/101,477.20 = 72,335.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72,335.60x = 101,477.20 × 72,335.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72,335.60x = 7,340,414,148.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,340,414,148.32/72,335.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101,477.20

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