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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72,663.70, 101,495.90 and 72,663.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72,663.70, 101,495.90 and 72,663.70 is: 101,495.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72,663.70 : 101,495.90 = 72,663.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72,663.70/101,495.90 = 72,663.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72,663.70x = 101,495.90 × 72,663.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72,663.70x = 7,375,067,628.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,375,067,628.83/72,663.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101,495.90

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