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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87,625.08, 131,419.35 and 25,281

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87,625.08, 131,419.35 and 25,281 is: 37,916.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87,625.08 : 131,419.35 = 25,281 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87,625.08/131,419.35 = 25,281/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87,625.08x = 131,419.35 × 25,281
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87,625.08x = 3,322,412,587.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,322,412,587.35/87,625.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,916.23

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