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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72,795, 109,075.50 and 61,131

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72,795, 109,075.50 and 61,131 is: 91,598.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72,795 : 109,075.50 = 61,131 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72,795/109,075.50 = 61,131/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72,795x = 109,075.50 × 61,131
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72,795x = 6,667,894,390.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,667,894,390.50/72,795
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91,598.25

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