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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72,886.91, 109,330.38 and 56,271.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72,886.91, 109,330.38 and 56,271.20 is: 84,406.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72,886.91 : 109,330.38 = 56,271.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72,886.91/109,330.38 = 56,271.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72,886.91x = 109,330.38 × 56,271.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72,886.91x = 6,152,151,132.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,152,151,132.40/72,886.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84,406.81

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