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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72,033.16, 107,983.98 and 25,260.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72,033.16, 107,983.98 and 25,260.52 is: 37,867.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72,033.16 : 107,983.98 = 25,260.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72,033.16/107,983.98 = 25,260.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72,033.16x = 107,983.98 × 25,260.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72,033.16x = 2,727,731,486.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,727,731,486.47/72,033.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,867.72

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