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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72,520.92, 108,776.52 and 19,926

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72,520.92, 108,776.52 and 19,926 is: 29,887.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72,520.92 : 108,776.52 = 19,926 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72,520.92/108,776.52 = 19,926/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72,520.92x = 108,776.52 × 19,926
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72,520.92x = 2,167,480,937.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,167,480,937.52/72,520.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,887.66

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