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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72,366.42, 99,914.40 and 45,183.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72,366.42, 99,914.40 and 45,183.90 is: 62,384.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72,366.42 : 99,914.40 = 45,183.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72,366.42/99,914.40 = 45,183.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72,366.42x = 99,914.40 × 45,183.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72,366.42x = 4,514,522,258.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,514,522,258.16/72,366.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62,384.21

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