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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76,095, 114,209.87 and 36,163.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76,095, 114,209.87 and 36,163.08 is: 54,276.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76,095 : 114,209.87 = 36,163.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76,095/114,209.87 = 36,163.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76,095x = 114,209.87 × 36,163.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76,095x = 4,130,180,484.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,130,180,484.78/76,095
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,276.63

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