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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72,383.16, 108,571.91 and 30,252.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72,383.16, 108,571.91 and 30,252.36 is: 45,377.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72,383.16 : 108,571.91 = 30,252.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72,383.16/108,571.91 = 30,252.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72,383.16x = 108,571.91 × 30,252.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72,383.16x = 3,284,556,355.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,284,556,355.95/72,383.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,377.36

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