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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72,372.16, 99,873.62 and 44,077.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72,372.16, 99,873.62 and 44,077.86 is: 60,827.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72,372.16 : 99,873.62 = 44,077.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72,372.16/99,873.62 = 44,077.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72,372.16x = 99,873.62 × 44,077.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72,372.16x = 4,402,215,440.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,402,215,440.05/72,372.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,827.47

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