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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 78,005.16, 116,985.42 and 25,419.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 78,005.16, 116,985.42 and 25,419.24 is: 38,121.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    78,005.16 : 116,985.42 = 25,419.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    78,005.16/116,985.42 = 25,419.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    78,005.16x = 116,985.42 × 25,419.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    78,005.16x = 2,973,680,467.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,973,680,467.48/78,005.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,121.59

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