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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72,189.54, 108,257.31 and 24,791.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72,189.54, 108,257.31 and 24,791.13 is: 37,177.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72,189.54 : 108,257.31 = 24,791.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72,189.54/108,257.31 = 24,791.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72,189.54x = 108,257.31 × 24,791.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72,189.54x = 2,683,821,045.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,683,821,045.66/72,189.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,177.42

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