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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72,268.56, 108,323.76 and 37,210.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72,268.56, 108,323.76 and 37,210.32 is: 55,774.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72,268.56 : 108,323.76 = 37,210.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72,268.56/108,323.76 = 37,210.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72,268.56x = 108,323.76 × 37,210.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72,268.56x = 4,030,761,773.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,030,761,773.20/72,268.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,774.76

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