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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74,015.08, 111,023.99 and 24,095

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74,015.08, 111,023.99 and 24,095 is: 36,142.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74,015.08 : 111,023.99 = 24,095 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74,015.08/111,023.99 = 24,095/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74,015.08x = 111,023.99 × 24,095
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74,015.08x = 2,675,123,039.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,675,123,039.05/74,015.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,142.95

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