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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72,176.34, 108,262.08 and 25,428

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72,176.34, 108,262.08 and 25,428 is: 38,141.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72,176.34 : 108,262.08 = 25,428 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72,176.34/108,262.08 = 25,428/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72,176.34x = 108,262.08 × 25,428
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72,176.34x = 2,752,888,170.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,752,888,170.24/72,176.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,141.14

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