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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72,797.52, 100,460.97 and 44,107.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72,797.52, 100,460.97 and 44,107.71 is: 60,868.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72,797.52 : 100,460.97 = 44,107.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72,797.52/100,460.97 = 44,107.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72,797.52x = 100,460.97 × 44,107.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72,797.52x = 4,431,103,331.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,431,103,331.08/72,797.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,868.88

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