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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72,668.20, 109,002.30 and 39,404.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72,668.20, 109,002.30 and 39,404.20 is: 59,106.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72,668.20 : 109,002.30 = 39,404.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72,668.20/109,002.30 = 39,404.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72,668.20x = 109,002.30 × 39,404.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72,668.20x = 4,295,148,429.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,295,148,429.66/72,668.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59,106.30

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