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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 56,278.73, 84,397.53 and 24,667

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 56,278.73, 84,397.53 and 24,667 is: 36,991.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    56,278.73 : 84,397.53 = 24,667 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    56,278.73/84,397.53 = 24,667/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    56,278.73x = 84,397.53 × 24,667
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    56,278.73x = 2,081,833,872.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,081,833,872.51/56,278.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,991.49

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