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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72,362.98, 99,862.86 and 40,531.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72,362.98, 99,862.86 and 40,531.18 is: 55,934.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72,362.98 : 99,862.86 = 40,531.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72,362.98/99,862.86 = 40,531.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72,362.98x = 99,862.86 × 40,531.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72,362.98x = 4,047,559,553.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,047,559,553.97/72,362.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,934.12

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