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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,742.72, 98,604.36 and 24,180

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,742.72, 98,604.36 and 24,180 is: 36,266.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,742.72 : 98,604.36 = 24,180 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,742.72/98,604.36 = 24,180/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,742.72x = 98,604.36 × 24,180
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,742.72x = 2,384,253,424.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,384,253,424.80/65,742.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,266.43

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