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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72,872.98, 109,305.96 and 20,281.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72,872.98, 109,305.96 and 20,281.30 is: 30,420.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72,872.98 : 109,305.96 = 20,281.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72,872.98/109,305.96 = 20,281.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72,872.98x = 109,305.96 × 20,281.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72,872.98x = 2,216,866,966.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,216,866,966.55/72,872.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,420.97

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