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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72,262.59, 108,366.97 and 24,864.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72,262.59, 108,366.97 and 24,864.45 is: 37,287.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72,262.59 : 108,366.97 = 24,864.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72,262.59/108,366.97 = 24,864.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72,262.59x = 108,366.97 × 24,864.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72,262.59x = 2,694,485,107.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,694,485,107.22/72,262.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,287.41

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