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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76,977.60, 115,466.40 and 21,566.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76,977.60, 115,466.40 and 21,566.40 is: 32,349.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76,977.60 : 115,466.40 = 21,566.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76,977.60/115,466.40 = 21,566.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76,977.60x = 115,466.40 × 21,566.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76,977.60x = 2,490,194,568.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,490,194,568.96/76,977.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,349.60

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