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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 75,281.28, 112,881.52 and 25,344.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 75,281.28, 112,881.52 and 25,344.72 is: 38,003.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    75,281.28 : 112,881.52 = 25,344.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    75,281.28/112,881.52 = 25,344.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    75,281.28x = 112,881.52 × 25,344.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    75,281.28x = 2,860,950,517.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,860,950,517.57/75,281.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,003.48

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