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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72,386.11, 99,896.91 and 40,565.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72,386.11, 99,896.91 and 40,565.26 is: 55,982.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72,386.11 : 99,896.91 = 40,565.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72,386.11/99,896.91 = 40,565.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72,386.11x = 99,896.91 × 40,565.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72,386.11x = 4,052,343,627.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,052,343,627.86/72,386.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,982.34

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