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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76,031.73, 114,040.29 and 23,427.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76,031.73, 114,040.29 and 23,427.09 is: 35,138.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76,031.73 : 114,040.29 = 23,427.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76,031.73/114,040.29 = 23,427.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76,031.73x = 114,040.29 × 23,427.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76,031.73x = 2,671,632,137.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,671,632,137.46/76,031.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,138.38

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