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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76,659.98, 114,994.83 and 24,071.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76,659.98, 114,994.83 and 24,071.54 is: 36,108.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76,659.98 : 114,994.83 = 24,071.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76,659.98/114,994.83 = 24,071.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76,659.98x = 114,994.83 × 24,071.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76,659.98x = 2,768,101,954.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,768,101,954.81/76,659.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,108.83

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