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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72,484.17, 108,721.40 and 19,889.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72,484.17, 108,721.40 and 19,889.25 is: 29,832.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72,484.17 : 108,721.40 = 19,889.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72,484.17/108,721.40 = 19,889.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72,484.17x = 108,721.40 × 19,889.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72,484.17x = 2,162,387,005.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,162,387,005.50/72,484.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,832.54

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