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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72,936.78, 109,395.44 and 20,341.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72,936.78, 109,395.44 and 20,341.86 is: 30,510.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72,936.78 : 109,395.44 = 20,341.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72,936.78/109,395.44 = 20,341.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72,936.78x = 109,395.44 × 20,341.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72,936.78x = 2,225,306,725.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,225,306,725.12/72,936.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,510.08

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