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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 73,814, 101,863.32 and 44,006

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 73,814, 101,863.32 and 44,006 is: 60,728.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    73,814 : 101,863.32 = 44,006 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    73,814/101,863.32 = 44,006/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    73,814x = 101,863.32 × 44,006
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    73,814x = 4,482,597,259.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,482,597,259.92/73,814
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,728.28

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