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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72,819.14, 109,233.41 and 22,901.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72,819.14, 109,233.41 and 22,901.17 is: 34,353.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72,819.14 : 109,233.41 = 22,901.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72,819.14/109,233.41 = 22,901.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72,819.14x = 109,233.41 × 22,901.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72,819.14x = 2,501,572,676.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,501,572,676.26/72,819.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,353.23

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