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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72,369.68, 99,870.12 and 44,075.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72,369.68, 99,870.12 and 44,075.36 is: 60,823.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72,369.68 : 99,870.12 = 44,075.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72,369.68/99,870.12 = 44,075.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72,369.68x = 99,870.12 × 44,075.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72,369.68x = 4,401,811,741.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,401,811,741.92/72,369.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,823.98

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