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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85,189.26, 127,808.94 and 25,219.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85,189.26, 127,808.94 and 25,219.26 is: 37,836.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85,189.26 : 127,808.94 = 25,219.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85,189.26/127,808.94 = 25,219.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85,189.26x = 127,808.94 × 25,219.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85,189.26x = 3,223,246,888.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,223,246,888.18/85,189.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,836.31

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