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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72,586, 108,879 and 23,338

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72,586, 108,879 and 23,338 is: 35,007

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72,586 : 108,879 = 23,338 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72,586/108,879 = 23,338/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72,586x = 108,879 × 23,338
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72,586x = 2,541,018,102
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,541,018,102/72,586
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,007

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