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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76,669, 115,003.50 and 21,265

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76,669, 115,003.50 and 21,265 is: 31,897.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76,669 : 115,003.50 = 21,265 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76,669/115,003.50 = 21,265/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76,669x = 115,003.50 × 21,265
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76,669x = 2,445,549,427.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,445,549,427.50/76,669
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,897.50

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