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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74,304, 102,552.48 and 44,496

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74,304, 102,552.48 and 44,496 is: 61,412.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74,304 : 102,552.48 = 44,496 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74,304/102,552.48 = 44,496/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74,304x = 102,552.48 × 44,496
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74,304x = 4,563,175,150.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,563,175,150.08/74,304
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61,412.24

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