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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72,033.38, 108,050.67 and 25,286.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72,033.38, 108,050.67 and 25,286.25 is: 37,929.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72,033.38 : 108,050.67 = 25,286.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72,033.38/108,050.67 = 25,286.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72,033.38x = 108,050.67 × 25,286.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72,033.38x = 2,732,196,254.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,732,196,254.29/72,033.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,929.59

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