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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72,376.50, 99,879.57 and 40,545.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72,376.50, 99,879.57 and 40,545.39 is: 55,952.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72,376.50 : 99,879.57 = 40,545.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72,376.50/99,879.57 = 40,545.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72,376.50x = 99,879.57 × 40,545.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72,376.50x = 4,049,656,118.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,049,656,118.68/72,376.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,952.64

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