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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71,531.06, 107,272.29 and 24,773

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71,531.06, 107,272.29 and 24,773 is: 37,151.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71,531.06 : 107,272.29 = 24,773 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71,531.06/107,272.29 = 24,773/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71,531.06x = 107,272.29 × 24,773
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71,531.06x = 2,657,456,440.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,657,456,440.17/71,531.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,151.08

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