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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76,851.60, 115,277.40 and 24,266.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76,851.60, 115,277.40 and 24,266.40 is: 36,399.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76,851.60 : 115,277.40 = 24,266.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76,851.60/115,277.40 = 24,266.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76,851.60x = 115,277.40 × 24,266.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76,851.60x = 2,797,367,499.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,797,367,499.36/76,851.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,399.60

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