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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76,211.55, 114,324.93 and 26,285.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76,211.55, 114,324.93 and 26,285.04 is: 39,430.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76,211.55 : 114,324.93 = 26,285.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76,211.55/114,324.93 = 26,285.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76,211.55x = 114,324.93 × 26,285.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76,211.55x = 3,005,035,358.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,005,035,358.05/76,211.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,430.18

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