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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 99,262.44, 148,833.72 and 40,029.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 99,262.44, 148,833.72 and 40,029.12 is: 60,019.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    99,262.44 : 148,833.72 = 40,029.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    99,262.44/148,833.72 = 40,029.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    99,262.44x = 148,833.72 × 40,029.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    99,262.44x = 5,957,682,837.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,957,682,837.93/99,262.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,019.51

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