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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101,672.28, 152,477.73 and 38,471.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101,672.28, 152,477.73 and 38,471.22 is: 57,695.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101,672.28 : 152,477.73 = 38,471.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101,672.28/152,477.73 = 38,471.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101,672.28x = 152,477.73 × 38,471.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101,672.28x = 5,866,004,295.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,866,004,295.93/101,672.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,695.22

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