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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74,217.84, 111,338.28 and 24,966

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74,217.84, 111,338.28 and 24,966 is: 37,452.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74,217.84 : 111,338.28 = 24,966 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74,217.84/111,338.28 = 24,966/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74,217.84x = 111,338.28 × 24,966
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74,217.84x = 2,779,671,498.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,779,671,498.48/74,217.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,452.88

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