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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72,405.04, 99,883.36 and 44,061.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72,405.04, 99,883.36 and 44,061.52 is: 60,783.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72,405.04 : 99,883.36 = 44,061.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72,405.04/99,883.36 = 44,061.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72,405.04x = 99,883.36 × 44,061.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72,405.04x = 4,401,012,664.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,401,012,664.31/72,405.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,783.24

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