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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76,268.24, 105,187.77 and 53,682

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76,268.24, 105,187.77 and 53,682 is: 74,037.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76,268.24 : 105,187.77 = 53,682 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76,268.24/105,187.77 = 53,682/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76,268.24x = 105,187.77 × 53,682
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76,268.24x = 5,646,689,869.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,646,689,869.14/76,268.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74,037.24

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