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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72,650.91, 108,993.83 and 25,259.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72,650.91, 108,993.83 and 25,259.07 is: 37,894.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72,650.91 : 108,993.83 = 25,259.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72,650.91/108,993.83 = 25,259.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72,650.91x = 108,993.83 × 25,259.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72,650.91x = 2,753,082,655.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,753,082,655.24/72,650.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,894.68

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