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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76,157.76, 105,083.12 and 49,296.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76,157.76, 105,083.12 and 49,296.54 is: 68,019.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76,157.76 : 105,083.12 = 49,296.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76,157.76/105,083.12 = 49,296.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76,157.76x = 105,083.12 × 49,296.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76,157.76x = 5,180,234,228.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,180,234,228.40/76,157.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,019.78

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