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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72,379.48, 99,883.71 and 44,085.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72,379.48, 99,883.71 and 44,085.19 is: 60,837.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72,379.48 : 99,883.71 = 44,085.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72,379.48/99,883.71 = 44,085.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72,379.48x = 99,883.71 × 44,085.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72,379.48x = 4,403,392,333.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,403,392,333.25/72,379.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,837.58

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