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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72,797.64, 109,198.62 and 20,211

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72,797.64, 109,198.62 and 20,211 is: 30,317.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72,797.64 : 109,198.62 = 20,211 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72,797.64/109,198.62 = 20,211/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72,797.64x = 109,198.62 × 20,211
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72,797.64x = 2,207,013,308.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,207,013,308.82/72,797.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,317.10

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