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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72,399.44, 108,630.84 and 32,960.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72,399.44, 108,630.84 and 32,960.72 is: 49,455.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72,399.44 : 108,630.84 = 32,960.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72,399.44/108,630.84 = 32,960.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72,399.44x = 108,630.84 × 32,960.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72,399.44x = 3,580,550,700.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,580,550,700.60/72,399.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,455.50

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