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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72,311.17, 108,469.90 and 22,392.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72,311.17, 108,469.90 and 22,392.22 is: 33,589.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72,311.17 : 108,469.90 = 22,392.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72,311.17/108,469.90 = 22,392.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72,311.17x = 108,469.90 × 22,392.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72,311.17x = 2,428,881,864.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,428,881,864.18/72,311.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,589.30

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