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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 78,219.68, 117,285.77 and 25,624.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 78,219.68, 117,285.77 and 25,624.76 is: 38,422.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    78,219.68 : 117,285.77 = 25,624.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    78,219.68/117,285.77 = 25,624.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    78,219.68x = 117,285.77 × 25,624.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    78,219.68x = 3,005,419,185.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,005,419,185.30/78,219.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,422.80

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