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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72,266.86, 108,410.51 and 22,351.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72,266.86, 108,410.51 and 22,351.33 is: 33,530.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72,266.86 : 108,410.51 = 22,351.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72,266.86/108,410.51 = 22,351.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72,266.86x = 108,410.51 × 22,351.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72,266.86x = 2,423,118,972.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,423,118,972.72/72,266.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,530.15

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