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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72,811.44, 109,217.88 and 20,221.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72,811.44, 109,217.88 and 20,221.20 is: 30,332.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72,811.44 : 109,217.88 = 20,221.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72,811.44/109,217.88 = 20,221.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72,811.44x = 109,217.88 × 20,221.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72,811.44x = 2,208,516,595.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,208,516,595.06/72,811.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,332.00

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