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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72,623.52, 108,912.24 and 23,364

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72,623.52, 108,912.24 and 23,364 is: 35,038.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72,623.52 : 108,912.24 = 23,364 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72,623.52/108,912.24 = 23,364/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72,623.52x = 108,912.24 × 23,364
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72,623.52x = 2,544,625,575.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,544,625,575.36/72,623.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,038.59

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