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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74,307, 111,460.50 and 25,059

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74,307, 111,460.50 and 25,059 is: 37,588.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74,307 : 111,460.50 = 25,059 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74,307/111,460.50 = 25,059/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74,307x = 111,460.50 × 25,059
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74,307x = 2,793,088,669.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,793,088,669.50/74,307
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,588.50

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