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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72,437.13, 99,963.59 and 40,607.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72,437.13, 99,963.59 and 40,607.37 is: 56,038.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72,437.13 : 99,963.59 = 40,607.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72,437.13/99,963.59 = 40,607.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72,437.13x = 99,963.59 × 40,607.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72,437.13x = 4,059,258,282.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,059,258,282.62/72,437.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56,038.36

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