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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72,382.70, 108,570.72 and 19,792.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72,382.70, 108,570.72 and 19,792.06 is: 29,687.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72,382.70 : 108,570.72 = 19,792.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72,382.70/108,570.72 = 19,792.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72,382.70x = 108,570.72 × 19,792.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72,382.70x = 2,148,838,204.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,148,838,204.48/72,382.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,687.18

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