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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72,265.62, 108,401.22 and 22,341.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72,265.62, 108,401.22 and 22,341.24 is: 33,512.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72,265.62 : 108,401.22 = 22,341.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72,265.62/108,401.22 = 22,341.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72,265.62x = 108,401.22 × 22,341.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72,265.62x = 2,421,817,672.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,421,817,672.31/72,265.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,512.72

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