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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72,259.08, 108,388.28 and 19,668.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72,259.08, 108,388.28 and 19,668.42 is: 29,502.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72,259.08 : 108,388.28 = 19,668.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72,259.08/108,388.28 = 19,668.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72,259.08x = 108,388.28 × 19,668.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72,259.08x = 2,131,826,214.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,131,826,214.12/72,259.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,502.54

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