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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72,659.52, 108,982.44 and 25,263.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72,659.52, 108,982.44 and 25,263.14 is: 37,892.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72,659.52 : 108,982.44 = 25,263.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72,659.52/108,982.44 = 25,263.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72,659.52x = 108,982.44 × 25,263.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72,659.52x = 2,753,238,094.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,753,238,094.35/72,659.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,892.32

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