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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72,367.78, 99,901.74 and 48,510.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72,367.78, 99,901.74 and 48,510.04 is: 66,966.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72,367.78 : 99,901.74 = 48,510.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72,367.78/99,901.74 = 48,510.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72,367.78x = 99,901.74 × 48,510.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72,367.78x = 4,846,237,403.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,846,237,403.47/72,367.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66,966.78

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