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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72,419.52, 99,789.12 and 58,215.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72,419.52, 99,789.12 and 58,215.36 is: 80,216.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72,419.52 : 99,789.12 = 58,215.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72,419.52/99,789.12 = 58,215.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72,419.52x = 99,789.12 × 58,215.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72,419.52x = 5,809,259,544.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,809,259,544.88/72,419.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80,216.76

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