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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72,344.79, 99,844.34 and 40,507.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72,344.79, 99,844.34 and 40,507.52 is: 55,905.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72,344.79 : 99,844.34 = 40,507.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72,344.79/99,844.34 = 40,507.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72,344.79x = 99,844.34 × 40,507.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72,344.79x = 4,044,445,897.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,044,445,897.68/72,344.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,905.14

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