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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72,425.32, 99,946.92 and 44,131.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72,425.32, 99,946.92 and 44,131.12 is: 60,900.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72,425.32 : 99,946.92 = 44,131.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72,425.32/99,946.92 = 44,131.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72,425.32x = 99,946.92 × 44,131.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72,425.32x = 4,410,769,520.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,410,769,520.15/72,425.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,900.93

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