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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72,247.80, 108,371.70 and 22,999.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72,247.80, 108,371.70 and 22,999.80 is: 34,499.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72,247.80 : 108,371.70 = 22,999.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72,247.80/108,371.70 = 22,999.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72,247.80x = 108,371.70 × 22,999.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72,247.80x = 2,492,527,425.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,492,527,425.66/72,247.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,499.70

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