The sum of three consecutive even number is 72 fine the number

Let the first even number be x.
Since the numbers are consecutive even numbers, the next even number will be x + 2.
The third consecutive even number will be x + 4.

The sum of these three numbers is 72.
x + (x + 2) + (x + 4) = 72

Combine like terms:
3x + 6 = 72
Subtract 6 from both sides:
3x = 72 - 6
3x = 66
Divide by 3:
x = 66 / 3
x = 22

First number: x = 22
Second number: x + 2 = 22 + 2 = 24
Third number: x + 4 = 22 + 4 = 26

The three consecutive even numbers are 22, 24, and 26.