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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72,427.06, 108,613.86 and 25,030.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72,427.06, 108,613.86 and 25,030.06 is: 37,535.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72,427.06 : 108,613.86 = 25,030.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72,427.06/108,613.86 = 25,030.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72,427.06x = 108,613.86 × 25,030.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72,427.06x = 2,718,611,818.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,718,611,818.98/72,427.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,535.86

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