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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76,009.84, 104,893.72 and 42,475.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76,009.84, 104,893.72 and 42,475.84 is: 58,616.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76,009.84 : 104,893.72 = 42,475.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76,009.84/104,893.72 = 42,475.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76,009.84x = 104,893.72 × 42,475.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76,009.84x = 4,455,448,867.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,455,448,867.72/76,009.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58,616.74

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