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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72,323.22, 108,516.66 and 24,945.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72,323.22, 108,516.66 and 24,945.48 is: 37,429.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72,323.22 : 108,516.66 = 24,945.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72,323.22/108,516.66 = 24,945.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72,323.22x = 108,516.66 × 24,945.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72,323.22x = 2,707,000,171.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,707,000,171.70/72,323.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,429.20

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