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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 73,413.63, 110,158.11 and 35,973

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 73,413.63, 110,158.11 and 35,973 is: 53,977.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    73,413.63 : 110,158.11 = 35,973 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    73,413.63/110,158.11 = 35,973/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    73,413.63x = 110,158.11 × 35,973
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    73,413.63x = 3,962,717,691.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,962,717,691.03/73,413.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,977.96

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