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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72,727.76, 109,086.72 and 19,415.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72,727.76, 109,086.72 and 19,415.72 is: 29,122.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72,727.76 : 109,086.72 = 19,415.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72,727.76/109,086.72 = 19,415.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72,727.76x = 109,086.72 × 19,415.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72,727.76x = 2,117,997,211.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,117,997,211.24/72,727.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,122.27

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