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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76,238.07, 105,205.68 and 43,974

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76,238.07, 105,205.68 and 43,974 is: 60,682.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76,238.07 : 105,205.68 = 43,974 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76,238.07/105,205.68 = 43,974/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76,238.07x = 105,205.68 × 43,974
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76,238.07x = 4,626,314,572.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,626,314,572.32/76,238.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,682.47

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