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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72,436.20, 108,524.70 and 62,068.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72,436.20, 108,524.70 and 62,068.20 is: 92,991.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72,436.20 : 108,524.70 = 62,068.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72,436.20/108,524.70 = 62,068.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72,436.20x = 108,524.70 × 62,068.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72,436.20x = 6,735,932,784.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,735,932,784.54/72,436.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92,991.25

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