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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68,780.09, 103,165.86 and 24,401

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68,780.09, 103,165.86 and 24,401 is: 36,599.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68,780.09 : 103,165.86 = 24,401 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68,780.09/103,165.86 = 24,401/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68,780.09x = 103,165.86 × 24,401
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68,780.09x = 2,517,350,149.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,517,350,149.86/68,780.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,599.98

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