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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72,396.66, 99,893.13 and 45,523.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72,396.66, 99,893.13 and 45,523.56 is: 62,813.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72,396.66 : 99,893.13 = 45,523.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72,396.66/99,893.13 = 45,523.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72,396.66x = 99,893.13 × 45,523.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72,396.66x = 4,547,490,897.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,547,490,897.14/72,396.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62,813.55

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