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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72,419.82, 108,629.64 and 19,833.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72,419.82, 108,629.64 and 19,833.45 is: 29,750.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72,419.82 : 108,629.64 = 19,833.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72,419.82/108,629.64 = 19,833.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72,419.82x = 108,629.64 × 19,833.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72,419.82x = 2,154,500,533.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,154,500,533.46/72,419.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,750.15

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