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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71,991.42, 107,989.66 and 19,402.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71,991.42, 107,989.66 and 19,402.16 is: 29,103.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71,991.42 : 107,989.66 = 19,402.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71,991.42/107,989.66 = 19,402.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71,991.42x = 107,989.66 × 19,402.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71,991.42x = 2,095,232,661.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,095,232,661.67/71,991.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,103.92

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