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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72,262.84, 108,385.62 and 19,676.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72,262.84, 108,385.62 and 19,676.44 is: 29,512.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72,262.84 : 108,385.62 = 19,676.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72,262.84/108,385.62 = 19,676.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72,262.84x = 108,385.62 × 19,676.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72,262.84x = 2,132,643,148.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,132,643,148.79/72,262.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,512.31

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