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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72,467.31, 99,970.86 and 51,258.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72,467.31, 99,970.86 and 51,258.27 is: 70,712.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72,467.31 : 99,970.86 = 51,258.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72,467.31/99,970.86 = 51,258.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72,467.31x = 99,970.86 × 51,258.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72,467.31x = 5,124,333,334.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,124,333,334.01/72,467.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70,712.34

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