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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72,266.12, 108,308.82 and 34,819.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72,266.12, 108,308.82 and 34,819.16 is: 52,185.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72,266.12 : 108,308.82 = 34,819.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72,266.12/108,308.82 = 34,819.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72,266.12x = 108,308.82 × 34,819.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72,266.12x = 3,771,222,132.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,771,222,132.99/72,266.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,185.20

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