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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72,670.84, 109,006.08 and 20,080.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72,670.84, 109,006.08 and 20,080.24 is: 30,120.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72,670.84 : 109,006.08 = 20,080.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72,670.84/109,006.08 = 20,080.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72,670.84x = 109,006.08 × 20,080.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72,670.84x = 2,188,868,247.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,188,868,247.86/72,670.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,120.31

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