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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 73,332, 101,224.40 and 43,524

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 73,332, 101,224.40 and 43,524 is: 60,078.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    73,332 : 101,224.40 = 43,524 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    73,332/101,224.40 = 43,524/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    73,332x = 101,224.40 × 43,524
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    73,332x = 4,405,690,785.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,405,690,785.60/73,332
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,078.69

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