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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72,219.96, 108,329.62 and 19,629.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72,219.96, 108,329.62 and 19,629.28 is: 29,443.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72,219.96 : 108,329.62 = 19,629.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72,219.96/108,329.62 = 19,629.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72,219.96x = 108,329.62 × 19,629.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72,219.96x = 2,126,432,443.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,126,432,443.27/72,219.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,443.83

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