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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72,611.78, 108,820.76 and 38,808.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72,611.78, 108,820.76 and 38,808.50 is: 58,160.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72,611.78 : 108,820.76 = 38,808.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72,611.78/108,820.76 = 38,808.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72,611.78x = 108,820.76 × 38,808.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72,611.78x = 4,223,170,464.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,223,170,464.46/72,611.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58,160.95

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