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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72,385.66, 99,941.04 and 45,203.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72,385.66, 99,941.04 and 45,203.28 is: 62,411.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72,385.66 : 99,941.04 = 45,203.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72,385.66/99,941.04 = 45,203.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72,385.66x = 99,941.04 × 45,203.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72,385.66x = 4,517,662,814.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,517,662,814.61/72,385.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62,411.02

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