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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72,335.68, 99,720.48 and 53,181.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72,335.68, 99,720.48 and 53,181.64 is: 73,315.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72,335.68 : 99,720.48 = 53,181.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72,335.68/99,720.48 = 53,181.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72,335.68x = 99,720.48 × 53,181.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72,335.68x = 5,303,298,667.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,303,298,667.99/72,335.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73,315.11

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