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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76,663.14, 114,955.83 and 35,074.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76,663.14, 114,955.83 and 35,074.50 is: 52,593.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76,663.14 : 114,955.83 = 35,074.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76,663.14/114,955.83 = 35,074.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76,663.14x = 114,955.83 × 35,074.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76,663.14x = 4,032,018,259.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,032,018,259.34/76,663.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,593.96

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