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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76,652.81, 114,997.72 and 24,062.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76,652.81, 114,997.72 and 24,062.29 is: 36,099.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76,652.81 : 114,997.72 = 24,062.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76,652.81/114,997.72 = 24,062.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76,652.81x = 114,997.72 × 24,062.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76,652.81x = 2,767,108,140.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,767,108,140.33/76,652.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,099.24

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