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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72,639.13, 100,247.46 and 44,350.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72,639.13, 100,247.46 and 44,350.28 is: 61,206.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72,639.13 : 100,247.46 = 44,350.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72,639.13/100,247.46 = 44,350.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72,639.13x = 100,247.46 × 44,350.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72,639.13x = 4,446,002,920.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,446,002,920.29/72,639.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61,206.72

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