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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72,247.28, 108,344.02 and 24,849.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72,247.28, 108,344.02 and 24,849.06 is: 37,264.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72,247.28 : 108,344.02 = 24,849.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72,247.28/108,344.02 = 24,849.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72,247.28x = 108,344.02 × 24,849.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72,247.28x = 2,692,246,991.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,692,246,991.50/72,247.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,264.34

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