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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72,398.57, 99,910.06 and 44,104.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72,398.57, 99,910.06 and 44,104.26 is: 60,863.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72,398.57 : 99,910.06 = 44,104.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72,398.57/99,910.06 = 44,104.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72,398.57x = 99,910.06 × 44,104.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72,398.57x = 4,406,459,262.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,406,459,262.86/72,398.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,863.90

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