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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72,621.40, 97,727.85 and 72,621.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72,621.40, 97,727.85 and 72,621.40 is: 97,727.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72,621.40 : 97,727.85 = 72,621.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72,621.40/97,727.85 = 72,621.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72,621.40x = 97,727.85 × 72,621.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72,621.40x = 7,097,133,285.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,097,133,285.99/72,621.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97,727.85

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