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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 73,444, 101,352.72 and 39,910

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 73,444, 101,352.72 and 39,910 is: 55,075.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    73,444 : 101,352.72 = 39,910 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    73,444/101,352.72 = 39,910/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    73,444x = 101,352.72 × 39,910
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    73,444x = 4,044,987,055.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,044,987,055.20/73,444
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,075.80

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