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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72,444.66, 108,666.39 and 22,524.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72,444.66, 108,666.39 and 22,524.66 is: 33,786.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72,444.66 : 108,666.39 = 22,524.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72,444.66/108,666.39 = 22,524.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72,444.66x = 108,666.39 × 22,524.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72,444.66x = 2,447,673,488.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,447,673,488.18/72,444.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,786.80

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