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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72,788.94, 109,183.41 and 20,198.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72,788.94, 109,183.41 and 20,198.48 is: 30,297.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72,788.94 : 109,183.41 = 20,198.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72,788.94/109,183.41 = 20,198.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72,788.94x = 109,183.41 × 20,198.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72,788.94x = 2,205,338,377.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,205,338,377.30/72,788.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,297.71

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