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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76,657.03, 114,990.42 and 24,068.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76,657.03, 114,990.42 and 24,068.59 is: 36,104.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76,657.03 : 114,990.42 = 24,068.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76,657.03/114,990.42 = 24,068.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76,657.03x = 114,990.42 × 24,068.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76,657.03x = 2,767,657,587.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,767,657,587.12/76,657.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,104.42

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