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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76,008, 104,891.04 and 42,474

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76,008, 104,891.04 and 42,474 is: 58,614.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76,008 : 104,891.04 = 42,474 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76,008/104,891.04 = 42,474/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76,008x = 104,891.04 × 42,474
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76,008x = 4,455,142,032.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,455,142,032.96/76,008
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58,614.12

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