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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76,565.16, 114,856.38 and 35,001

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76,565.16, 114,856.38 and 35,001 is: 52,505.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76,565.16 : 114,856.38 = 35,001 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76,565.16/114,856.38 = 35,001/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76,565.16x = 114,856.38 × 35,001
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76,565.16x = 4,020,088,156.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,020,088,156.38/76,565.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,505.45

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