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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72,514.62, 108,767.52 and 43,119.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72,514.62, 108,767.52 and 43,119.50 is: 64,676.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72,514.62 : 108,767.52 = 43,119.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72,514.62/108,767.52 = 43,119.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72,514.62x = 108,767.52 × 43,119.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72,514.62x = 4,690,001,078.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,690,001,078.64/72,514.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64,676.63

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