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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72,828, 109,247.93 and 20,237.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72,828, 109,247.93 and 20,237.49 is: 30,357.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72,828 : 109,247.93 = 20,237.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72,828/109,247.93 = 20,237.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72,828x = 109,247.93 × 20,237.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72,828x = 2,210,903,890.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,210,903,890.90/72,828
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,357.88

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