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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 56,277.73, 84,396.03 and 24,666

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 56,277.73, 84,396.03 and 24,666 is: 36,989.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    56,277.73 : 84,396.03 = 24,666 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    56,277.73/84,396.03 = 24,666/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    56,277.73x = 84,396.03 × 24,666
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    56,277.73x = 2,081,712,475.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,081,712,475.98/56,277.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,989.99

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