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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76,933, 115,399.50 and 21,529

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76,933, 115,399.50 and 21,529 is: 32,293.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76,933 : 115,399.50 = 21,529 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76,933/115,399.50 = 21,529/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76,933x = 115,399.50 × 21,529
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76,933x = 2,484,435,835.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,484,435,835.50/76,933
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,293.50

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