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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72,215.52, 108,325.50 and 19,626.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72,215.52, 108,325.50 and 19,626.12 is: 29,439.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72,215.52 : 108,325.50 = 19,626.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72,215.52/108,325.50 = 19,626.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72,215.52x = 108,325.50 × 19,626.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72,215.52x = 2,126,009,262.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,126,009,262.06/72,215.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,439.78

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