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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72,623, 108,934.50 and 23,375

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72,623, 108,934.50 and 23,375 is: 35,062.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72,623 : 108,934.50 = 23,375 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72,623/108,934.50 = 23,375/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72,623x = 108,934.50 × 23,375
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72,623x = 2,546,343,937.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,546,343,937.50/72,623
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,062.50

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