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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76,465, 114,707.22 and 21,061

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76,465, 114,707.22 and 21,061 is: 31,594.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76,465 : 114,707.22 = 21,061 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76,465/114,707.22 = 21,061/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76,465x = 114,707.22 × 21,061
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76,465x = 2,415,848,760.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,415,848,760.42/76,465
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,594.18

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