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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76,756, 115,140.52 and 21,352

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76,756, 115,140.52 and 21,352 is: 32,029.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76,756 : 115,140.52 = 21,352 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76,756/115,140.52 = 21,352/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76,756x = 115,140.52 × 21,352
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76,756x = 2,458,480,383.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,458,480,383.04/76,756
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,029.81

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