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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72,148.05, 108,260.82 and 30,057.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72,148.05, 108,260.82 and 30,057.21 is: 45,101.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72,148.05 : 108,260.82 = 30,057.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72,148.05/108,260.82 = 30,057.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72,148.05x = 108,260.82 × 30,057.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72,148.05x = 3,254,018,201.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,254,018,201.51/72,148.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,101.96

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