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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72,215.96, 108,323.63 and 19,625.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72,215.96, 108,323.63 and 19,625.29 is: 29,437.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72,215.96 : 108,323.63 = 19,625.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72,215.96/108,323.63 = 19,625.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72,215.96x = 108,323.63 × 19,625.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72,215.96x = 2,125,882,357.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,125,882,357.26/72,215.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,437.85

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