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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72,035.31, 108,029.60 and 23,991.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72,035.31, 108,029.60 and 23,991.13 is: 35,978.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72,035.31 : 108,029.60 = 23,991.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72,035.31/108,029.60 = 23,991.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72,035.31x = 108,029.60 × 23,991.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72,035.31x = 2,591,752,177.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,591,752,177.45/72,035.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,978.91

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