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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72,182, 108,283 and 22,266.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72,182, 108,283 and 22,266.02 is: 33,402.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72,182 : 108,283 = 22,266.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72,182/108,283 = 22,266.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72,182x = 108,283 × 22,266.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72,182x = 2,411,031,443.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,411,031,443.66/72,182
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,402.11

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