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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72,663.85, 109,002.11 and 20,073.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72,663.85, 109,002.11 and 20,073.39 is: 30,111.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72,663.85 : 109,002.11 = 20,073.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72,663.85/109,002.11 = 20,073.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72,663.85x = 109,002.11 × 20,073.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72,663.85x = 2,188,041,864.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,188,041,864.85/72,663.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,111.84

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