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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72,690, 109,035 and 19,382.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72,690, 109,035 and 19,382.16 is: 29,073.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72,690 : 109,035 = 19,382.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72,690/109,035 = 19,382.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72,690x = 109,035 × 19,382.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72,690x = 2,113,333,815.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,113,333,815.60/72,690
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,073.24

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