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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72,429.81, 99,953.35 and 40,166.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72,429.81, 99,953.35 and 40,166.70 is: 55,430.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72,429.81 : 99,953.35 = 40,166.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72,429.81/99,953.35 = 40,166.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72,429.81x = 99,953.35 × 40,166.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72,429.81x = 4,014,796,223.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,014,796,223.45/72,429.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,430.16

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