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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74,042.76, 110,996.94 and 38,462.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74,042.76, 110,996.94 and 38,462.49 is: 57,658.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74,042.76 : 110,996.94 = 38,462.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74,042.76/110,996.94 = 38,462.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74,042.76x = 110,996.94 × 38,462.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74,042.76x = 4,269,218,694.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,269,218,694.78/74,042.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,658.83

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