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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76,591.84, 114,887.82 and 24,005.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76,591.84, 114,887.82 and 24,005.48 is: 36,008.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76,591.84 : 114,887.82 = 24,005.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76,591.84/114,887.82 = 24,005.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76,591.84x = 114,887.82 × 24,005.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76,591.84x = 2,757,937,265.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,757,937,265.25/76,591.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,008.24

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