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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72,376.48, 99,879.57 and 44,082.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72,376.48, 99,879.57 and 44,082.19 is: 60,833.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72,376.48 : 99,879.57 = 44,082.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72,376.48/99,879.57 = 44,082.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72,376.48x = 99,879.57 × 44,082.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72,376.48x = 4,402,910,181.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,402,910,181.86/72,376.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,833.44

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