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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72,170.71, 108,256.11 and 19,580.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72,170.71, 108,256.11 and 19,580.19 is: 29,370.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72,170.71 : 108,256.11 = 19,580.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72,170.71/108,256.11 = 19,580.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72,170.71x = 108,256.11 × 19,580.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72,170.71x = 2,119,674,661.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,119,674,661.18/72,170.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,370.29

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