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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72,723.52, 109,096.80 and 23,464

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72,723.52, 109,096.80 and 23,464 is: 35,199.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72,723.52 : 109,096.80 = 23,464 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72,723.52/109,096.80 = 23,464/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72,723.52x = 109,096.80 × 23,464
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72,723.52x = 2,559,847,315.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,559,847,315.20/72,723.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,199.72

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