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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72,421.36, 99,934.77 and 40,583.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72,421.36, 99,934.77 and 40,583.50 is: 56,001.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72,421.36 : 99,934.77 = 40,583.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72,421.36/99,934.77 = 40,583.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72,421.36x = 99,934.77 × 40,583.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72,421.36x = 4,055,702,738.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,055,702,738.30/72,421.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56,001.47

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