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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 73,996, 102,116.91 and 40,462

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 73,996, 102,116.91 and 40,462 is: 55,838.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    73,996 : 102,116.91 = 40,462 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    73,996/102,116.91 = 40,462/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    73,996x = 102,116.91 × 40,462
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    73,996x = 4,131,854,412.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,131,854,412.42/73,996
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,838.89

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