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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76,858.24, 115,290.44 and 24,267.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76,858.24, 115,290.44 and 24,267.73 is: 36,402.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76,858.24 : 115,290.44 = 24,267.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76,858.24/115,290.44 = 24,267.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76,858.24x = 115,290.44 × 24,267.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76,858.24x = 2,797,836,842.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,797,836,842.86/76,858.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,402.56

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