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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72,652.91, 108,983.48 and 25,905.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72,652.91, 108,983.48 and 25,905.78 is: 38,860.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72,652.91 : 108,983.48 = 25,905.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72,652.91/108,983.48 = 25,905.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72,652.91x = 108,983.48 × 25,905.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72,652.91x = 2,823,301,926.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,823,301,926.99/72,652.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,860.14

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