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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76,897.92, 115,347.84 and 24,312

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76,897.92, 115,347.84 and 24,312 is: 36,468.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76,897.92 : 115,347.84 = 24,312 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76,897.92/115,347.84 = 24,312/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76,897.92x = 115,347.84 × 24,312
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76,897.92x = 2,804,336,686.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,804,336,686.08/76,897.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,468.30

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