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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72,359.86, 108,538.35 and 19,773.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72,359.86, 108,538.35 and 19,773.94 is: 29,660.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72,359.86 : 108,538.35 = 19,773.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72,359.86/108,538.35 = 19,773.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72,359.86x = 108,538.35 × 19,773.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72,359.86x = 2,146,230,820.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,146,230,820.60/72,359.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,660.52

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