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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72,084.69, 108,129.98 and 24,732.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72,084.69, 108,129.98 and 24,732.34 is: 37,099.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72,084.69 : 108,129.98 = 24,732.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72,084.69/108,129.98 = 24,732.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72,084.69x = 108,129.98 × 24,732.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72,084.69x = 2,674,307,305.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,674,307,305.89/72,084.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,099.52

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