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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72,211.91, 108,227.66 and 34,765.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72,211.91, 108,227.66 and 34,765.02 is: 52,104.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72,211.91 : 108,227.66 = 34,765.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72,211.91/108,227.66 = 34,765.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72,211.91x = 108,227.66 × 34,765.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72,211.91x = 3,762,536,590.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,762,536,590.63/72,211.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,104.10

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