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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72,901.59, 109,105.41 and 44,839.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72,901.59, 109,105.41 and 44,839.46 is: 67,107.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72,901.59 : 109,105.41 = 44,839.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72,901.59/109,105.41 = 44,839.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72,901.59x = 109,105.41 × 44,839.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72,901.59x = 4,892,227,121.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,892,227,121.95/72,901.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,107.28

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