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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74,299.04, 111,477 and 44,738

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74,299.04, 111,477 and 44,738 is: 67,124.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74,299.04 : 111,477 = 44,738 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74,299.04/111,477 = 44,738/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74,299.04x = 111,477 × 44,738
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74,299.04x = 4,987,258,026
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,987,258,026/74,299.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,124.12

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