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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72,772, 100,430.04 and 44,111.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72,772, 100,430.04 and 44,111.44 is: 60,876.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72,772 : 100,430.04 = 44,111.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72,772/100,430.04 = 44,111.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72,772x = 100,430.04 × 44,111.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72,772x = 4,430,113,683.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,430,113,683.66/72,772
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,876.62

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