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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72,406.04, 99,884.74 and 44,062.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72,406.04, 99,884.74 and 44,062.52 is: 60,784.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72,406.04 : 99,884.74 = 44,062.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72,406.04/99,884.74 = 44,062.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72,406.04x = 99,884.74 × 44,062.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72,406.04x = 4,401,173,353.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,401,173,353.94/72,406.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,784.62

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