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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72,033.42, 108,062.81 and 24,637.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72,033.42, 108,062.81 and 24,637.38 is: 36,960.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72,033.42 : 108,062.81 = 24,637.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72,033.42/108,062.81 = 24,637.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72,033.42x = 108,062.81 × 24,637.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72,033.42x = 2,662,384,685.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,662,384,685.66/72,033.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,960.41

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