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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74,966.34, 103,277.91 and 52,264.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74,966.34, 103,277.91 and 52,264.08 is: 72,001.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74,966.34 : 103,277.91 = 52,264.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74,966.34/103,277.91 = 52,264.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74,966.34x = 103,277.91 × 52,264.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74,966.34x = 5,397,724,950.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,397,724,950.47/74,966.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72,001.98

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