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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72,604.60, 101,853.80 and 72,604.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72,604.60, 101,853.80 and 72,604.60 is: 101,853.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72,604.60 : 101,853.80 = 72,604.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72,604.60/101,853.80 = 72,604.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72,604.60x = 101,853.80 × 72,604.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72,604.60x = 7,395,054,407.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,395,054,407.48/72,604.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101,853.80

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