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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72,803.89, 109,205.71 and 22,888.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72,803.89, 109,205.71 and 22,888.35 is: 34,332.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72,803.89 : 109,205.71 = 22,888.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72,803.89/109,205.71 = 22,888.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72,803.89x = 109,205.71 × 22,888.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72,803.89x = 2,499,538,512.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,499,538,512.48/72,803.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,332.49

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