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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72,673.67, 109,010.55 and 20,083.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72,673.67, 109,010.55 and 20,083.20 is: 30,124.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72,673.67 : 109,010.55 = 20,083.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72,673.67/109,010.55 = 20,083.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72,673.67x = 109,010.55 × 20,083.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72,673.67x = 2,189,280,677.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,189,280,677.76/72,673.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,124.81

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