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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72,181, 108,281.49 and 22,265.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72,181, 108,281.49 and 22,265.02 is: 33,400.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72,181 : 108,281.49 = 22,265.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72,181/108,281.49 = 22,265.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72,181x = 108,281.49 × 22,265.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72,181x = 2,410,889,540.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,410,889,540.48/72,181
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,400.61

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