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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72,623.73, 99,989.06 and 61,265.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72,623.73, 99,989.06 and 61,265.01 is: 84,350.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72,623.73 : 99,989.06 = 61,265.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72,623.73/99,989.06 = 61,265.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72,623.73x = 99,989.06 × 61,265.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72,623.73x = 6,125,830,760.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,125,830,760.79/72,623.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84,350.26

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