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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72,453.84, 99,967.38 and 41,819.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72,453.84, 99,967.38 and 41,819.43 is: 57,699.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72,453.84 : 99,967.38 = 41,819.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72,453.84/99,967.38 = 41,819.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72,453.84x = 99,967.38 × 41,819.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72,453.84x = 4,180,578,850.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,180,578,850.19/72,453.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,699.89

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