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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72,392.80, 108,589.20 and 44,744.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72,392.80, 108,589.20 and 44,744.80 is: 67,117.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72,392.80 : 108,589.20 = 44,744.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72,392.80/108,589.20 = 44,744.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72,392.80x = 108,589.20 × 44,744.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72,392.80x = 4,858,802,036.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,858,802,036.16/72,392.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,117.20

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