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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 73,083.79, 109,642.29 and 23,167

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 73,083.79, 109,642.29 and 23,167 is: 34,755.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    73,083.79 : 109,642.29 = 23,167 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    73,083.79/109,642.29 = 23,167/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    73,083.79x = 109,642.29 × 23,167
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    73,083.79x = 2,540,082,932.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,540,082,932.43/73,083.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,755.76

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