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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70,372.23, 105,565.27 and 20,452.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70,372.23, 105,565.27 and 20,452.76 is: 30,681.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70,372.23 : 105,565.27 = 20,452.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70,372.23/105,565.27 = 20,452.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70,372.23x = 105,565.27 × 20,452.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70,372.23x = 2,159,101,131.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,159,101,131.65/70,372.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,681.15

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