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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 73,217.85, 109,826.77 and 38,225.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 73,217.85, 109,826.77 and 38,225.85 is: 57,338.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    73,217.85 : 109,826.77 = 38,225.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    73,217.85/109,826.77 = 38,225.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    73,217.85x = 109,826.77 × 38,225.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    73,217.85x = 4,198,221,636.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,198,221,636.00/73,217.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,338.77

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