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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72,745.94, 109,106.76 and 20,160.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72,745.94, 109,106.76 and 20,160.74 is: 30,237.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72,745.94 : 109,106.76 = 20,160.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72,745.94/109,106.76 = 20,160.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72,745.94x = 109,106.76 × 20,160.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72,745.94x = 2,199,673,020.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,199,673,020.60/72,745.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,237.74

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