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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72,268.48, 108,391.76 and 19,682.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72,268.48, 108,391.76 and 19,682.10 is: 29,520.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72,268.48 : 108,391.76 = 19,682.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72,268.48/108,391.76 = 19,682.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72,268.48x = 108,391.76 × 19,682.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72,268.48x = 2,133,377,459.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,133,377,459.50/72,268.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,520.17

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