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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72,672.88, 100,247.55 and 45,769.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72,672.88, 100,247.55 and 45,769.15 is: 63,135.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72,672.88 : 100,247.55 = 45,769.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72,672.88/100,247.55 = 45,769.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72,672.88x = 100,247.55 × 45,769.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72,672.88x = 4,588,245,153.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,588,245,153.08/72,672.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63,135.59

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