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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72,026.39, 108,039.57 and 19,435.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72,026.39, 108,039.57 and 19,435.87 is: 29,153.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72,026.39 : 108,039.57 = 19,435.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72,026.39/108,039.57 = 19,435.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72,026.39x = 108,039.57 × 19,435.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72,026.39x = 2,099,843,037.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,099,843,037.38/72,026.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,153.80

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