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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72,162.74, 108,254.10 and 22,246.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72,162.74, 108,254.10 and 22,246.76 is: 33,373.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72,162.74 : 108,254.10 = 22,246.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72,162.74/108,254.10 = 22,246.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72,162.74x = 108,254.10 × 22,246.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72,162.74x = 2,408,302,981.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,408,302,981.72/72,162.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,373.22

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