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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74,043.01, 110,997.32 and 38,462.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74,043.01, 110,997.32 and 38,462.74 is: 57,659.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74,043.01 : 110,997.32 = 38,462.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74,043.01/110,997.32 = 38,462.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74,043.01x = 110,997.32 × 38,462.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74,043.01x = 4,269,260,867.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,269,260,867.54/74,043.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,659.20

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