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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76,729.04, 115,093.56 and 43,874

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76,729.04, 115,093.56 and 43,874 is: 65,811

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76,729.04 : 115,093.56 = 43,874 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76,729.04/115,093.56 = 43,874/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76,729.04x = 115,093.56 × 43,874
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76,729.04x = 5,049,614,851.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,049,614,851.44/76,729.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65,811

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