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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72,587, 108,880.50 and 23,339

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72,587, 108,880.50 and 23,339 is: 35,008.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72,587 : 108,880.50 = 23,339 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72,587/108,880.50 = 23,339/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72,587x = 108,880.50 × 23,339
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72,587x = 2,541,161,989.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,541,161,989.50/72,587
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,008.50

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