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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72,014.60, 108,021.90 and 72,014.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72,014.60, 108,021.90 and 72,014.60 is: 108,021.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72,014.60 : 108,021.90 = 72,014.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72,014.60/108,021.90 = 72,014.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72,014.60x = 108,021.90 × 72,014.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72,014.60x = 7,779,153,919.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,779,153,919.74/72,014.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,021.90

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