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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 56,011.32, 84,030.03 and 24,849

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 56,011.32, 84,030.03 and 24,849 is: 37,279.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    56,011.32 : 84,030.03 = 24,849 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    56,011.32/84,030.03 = 24,849/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    56,011.32x = 84,030.03 × 24,849
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    56,011.32x = 2,088,062,215.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,088,062,215.47/56,011.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,279.29

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