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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74,042.01, 110,995.82 and 38,461.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74,042.01, 110,995.82 and 38,461.74 is: 57,657.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74,042.01 : 110,995.82 = 38,461.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74,042.01/110,995.82 = 38,461.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74,042.01x = 110,995.82 × 38,461.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74,042.01x = 4,269,092,177.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,269,092,177.62/74,042.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,657.70

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