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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72,441.63, 100,002.18 and 45,623.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72,441.63, 100,002.18 and 45,623.54 is: 62,981.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72,441.63 : 100,002.18 = 45,623.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72,441.63/100,002.18 = 45,623.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72,441.63x = 100,002.18 × 45,623.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72,441.63x = 4,562,453,459.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,562,453,459.32/72,441.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62,981.10

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