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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72,686.70, 109,030.05 and 72,686.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72,686.70, 109,030.05 and 72,686.70 is: 109,030.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72,686.70 : 109,030.05 = 72,686.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72,686.70/109,030.05 = 72,686.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72,686.70x = 109,030.05 × 72,686.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72,686.70x = 7,925,034,535.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,925,034,535.34/72,686.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,030.05

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