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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72,629.46, 99,996.93 and 61,976.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72,629.46, 99,996.93 and 61,976.34 is: 85,329.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72,629.46 : 99,996.93 = 61,976.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72,629.46/99,996.93 = 61,976.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72,629.46x = 99,996.93 × 61,976.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72,629.46x = 6,197,443,732.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,197,443,732.64/72,629.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85,329.61

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