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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72,403.91, 108,601.89 and 19,809.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72,403.91, 108,601.89 and 19,809.59 is: 29,713.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72,403.91 : 108,601.89 = 19,809.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72,403.91/108,601.89 = 19,809.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72,403.91x = 108,601.89 × 19,809.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72,403.91x = 2,151,358,371.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,151,358,371.12/72,403.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,713.29

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