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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72,381.12, 99,905.76 and 44,086.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72,381.12, 99,905.76 and 44,086.56 is: 60,851.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72,381.12 : 99,905.76 = 44,086.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72,381.12/99,905.76 = 44,086.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72,381.12x = 99,905.76 × 44,086.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72,381.12x = 4,404,501,282.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,404,501,282.59/72,381.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,851.52

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