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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76,614.32, 114,921.30 and 24,023.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76,614.32, 114,921.30 and 24,023.72 is: 36,035.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76,614.32 : 114,921.30 = 24,023.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76,614.32/114,921.30 = 24,023.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76,614.32x = 114,921.30 × 24,023.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76,614.32x = 2,760,837,133.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,760,837,133.24/76,614.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,035.52

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