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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72,398.16, 99,895.20 and 45,525.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72,398.16, 99,895.20 and 45,525.06 is: 62,815.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72,398.16 : 99,895.20 = 45,525.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72,398.16/99,895.20 = 45,525.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72,398.16x = 99,895.20 × 45,525.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72,398.16x = 4,547,734,973.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,547,734,973.71/72,398.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62,815.62

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