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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72,275.06, 108,385.62 and 24,876.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72,275.06, 108,385.62 and 24,876.74 is: 37,305.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72,275.06 : 108,385.62 = 24,876.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72,275.06/108,385.62 = 24,876.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72,275.06x = 108,385.62 × 24,876.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72,275.06x = 2,696,280,888.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,696,280,888.48/72,275.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,305.83

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