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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72,512.76, 108,780.24 and 39,237.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72,512.76, 108,780.24 and 39,237.54 is: 58,862.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72,512.76 : 108,780.24 = 39,237.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72,512.76/108,780.24 = 39,237.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72,512.76x = 108,780.24 × 39,237.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72,512.76x = 4,268,269,018.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,268,269,018.21/72,512.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58,862.32

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