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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76,855, 106,061.52 and 43,321

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76,855, 106,061.52 and 43,321 is: 59,783.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76,855 : 106,061.52 = 43,321 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76,855/106,061.52 = 43,321/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76,855x = 106,061.52 × 43,321
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76,855x = 4,594,691,107.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,594,691,107.92/76,855
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59,783.89

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