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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72,443.76, 100,005.14 and 45,625.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72,443.76, 100,005.14 and 45,625.68 is: 62,984.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72,443.76 : 100,005.14 = 45,625.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72,443.76/100,005.14 = 45,625.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72,443.76x = 100,005.14 × 45,625.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72,443.76x = 4,562,802,516.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,562,802,516.00/72,443.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62,984.07

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