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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74,682.72, 112,042.96 and 22,092

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74,682.72, 112,042.96 and 22,092 is: 33,143.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74,682.72 : 112,042.96 = 22,092 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74,682.72/112,042.96 = 22,092/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74,682.72x = 112,042.96 × 22,092
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74,682.72x = 2,475,253,072.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,475,253,072.32/74,682.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,143.58

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