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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72,411.52, 99,927.73 and 44,117.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72,411.52, 99,927.73 and 44,117.23 is: 60,881.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72,411.52 : 99,927.73 = 44,117.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72,411.52/99,927.73 = 44,117.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72,411.52x = 99,927.73 × 44,117.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72,411.52x = 4,408,534,647.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,408,534,647.79/72,411.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,881.68

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