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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72,469.13, 99,973.35 and 51,260.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72,469.13, 99,973.35 and 51,260.09 is: 70,714.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72,469.13 : 99,973.35 = 51,260.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72,469.13/99,973.35 = 51,260.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72,469.13x = 99,973.35 × 51,260.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72,469.13x = 5,124,642,418.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,124,642,418.73/72,469.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70,714.84

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