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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101,870.74, 152,805.97 and 38,690.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101,870.74, 152,805.97 and 38,690.74 is: 58,036.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101,870.74 : 152,805.97 = 38,690.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101,870.74/152,805.97 = 38,690.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101,870.74x = 152,805.97 × 38,690.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101,870.74x = 5,912,176,055.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,912,176,055.72/101,870.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58,036.06

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