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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72,406.14, 99,920.34 and 44,111.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72,406.14, 99,920.34 and 44,111.82 is: 60,874.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72,406.14 : 99,920.34 = 44,111.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72,406.14/99,920.34 = 44,111.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72,406.14x = 99,920.34 × 44,111.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72,406.14x = 4,407,668,052.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,407,668,052.42/72,406.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,874.23

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