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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72,464.48, 99,954.96 and 52,350.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72,464.48, 99,954.96 and 52,350.92 is: 72,211.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72,464.48 : 99,954.96 = 52,350.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72,464.48/99,954.96 = 52,350.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72,464.48x = 99,954.96 × 52,350.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72,464.48x = 5,232,734,114.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,232,734,114.56/72,464.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72,211.02

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