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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71,618, 107,432.76 and 22,370

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71,618, 107,432.76 and 22,370 is: 33,556.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71,618 : 107,432.76 = 22,370 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71,618/107,432.76 = 22,370/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71,618x = 107,432.76 × 22,370
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71,618x = 2,403,270,841.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,403,270,841.20/71,618
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,556.80

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