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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76,993, 115,493.88 and 21,593.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76,993, 115,493.88 and 21,593.32 is: 32,391.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76,993 : 115,493.88 = 21,593.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76,993/115,493.88 = 21,593.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76,993x = 115,493.88 × 21,593.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76,993x = 2,493,896,308.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,493,896,308.88/76,993
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,391.21

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