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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72,435.40, 97,476.75 and 72,435.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72,435.40, 97,476.75 and 72,435.40 is: 97,476.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72,435.40 : 97,476.75 = 72,435.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72,435.40/97,476.75 = 72,435.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72,435.40x = 97,476.75 × 72,435.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72,435.40x = 7,060,767,376.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,060,767,376.95/72,435.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97,476.75

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