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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72,381.88, 99,889.86 and 40,551.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72,381.88, 99,889.86 and 40,551.04 is: 55,962.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72,381.88 : 99,889.86 = 40,551.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72,381.88/99,889.86 = 40,551.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72,381.88x = 99,889.86 × 40,551.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72,381.88x = 4,050,637,708.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,050,637,708.45/72,381.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,962.04

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