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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72,595.26, 108,908.28 and 25,848

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72,595.26, 108,908.28 and 25,848 is: 38,777.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72,595.26 : 108,908.28 = 25,848 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72,595.26/108,908.28 = 25,848/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72,595.26x = 108,908.28 × 25,848
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72,595.26x = 2,815,061,221.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,815,061,221.44/72,595.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,777.48

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