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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72,445.11, 99,965.12 and 42,240.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72,445.11, 99,965.12 and 42,240.21 is: 58,286.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72,445.11 : 99,965.12 = 42,240.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72,445.11/99,965.12 = 42,240.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72,445.11x = 99,965.12 × 42,240.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72,445.11x = 4,222,547,450.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,222,547,450.27/72,445.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58,286.16

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