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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72,290.52, 108,419.04 and 19,689.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72,290.52, 108,419.04 and 19,689.48 is: 29,529.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72,290.52 : 108,419.04 = 19,689.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72,290.52/108,419.04 = 19,689.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72,290.52x = 108,419.04 × 19,689.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72,290.52x = 2,134,714,519.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,134,714,519.70/72,290.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,529.66

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