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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72,392.04, 99,820.62 and 45,502.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72,392.04, 99,820.62 and 45,502.20 is: 62,742.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72,392.04 : 99,820.62 = 45,502.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72,392.04/99,820.62 = 45,502.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72,392.04x = 99,820.62 × 45,502.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72,392.04x = 4,542,057,815.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,542,057,815.36/72,392.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62,742.50

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