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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72,449.76, 99,982.64 and 40,618.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72,449.76, 99,982.64 and 40,618.08 is: 56,054.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72,449.76 : 99,982.64 = 40,618.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72,449.76/99,982.64 = 40,618.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72,449.76x = 99,982.64 × 40,618.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72,449.76x = 4,061,102,870.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,061,102,870.13/72,449.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56,054.06

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