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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72,399.02, 99,910.51 and 44,104.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72,399.02, 99,910.51 and 44,104.70 is: 60,864.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72,399.02 : 99,910.51 = 44,104.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72,399.02/99,910.51 = 44,104.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72,399.02x = 99,910.51 × 44,104.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72,399.02x = 4,406,523,209.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,406,523,209.91/72,399.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,864.41

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