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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72,847.60, 109,287.84 and 22,251.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72,847.60, 109,287.84 and 22,251.16 is: 33,381.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72,847.60 : 109,287.84 = 22,251.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72,847.60/109,287.84 = 22,251.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72,847.60x = 109,287.84 × 22,251.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72,847.60x = 2,431,781,213.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,431,781,213.89/72,847.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,381.76

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