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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 88,208.72, 132,317.40 and 25,874

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 88,208.72, 132,317.40 and 25,874 is: 38,812.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    88,208.72 : 132,317.40 = 25,874 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    88,208.72/132,317.40 = 25,874/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    88,208.72x = 132,317.40 × 25,874
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    88,208.72x = 3,423,580,407.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,423,580,407.60/88,208.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,812.27

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