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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76,898.42, 115,348.59 and 24,312.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76,898.42, 115,348.59 and 24,312.50 is: 36,469.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76,898.42 : 115,348.59 = 24,312.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76,898.42/115,348.59 = 24,312.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76,898.42x = 115,348.59 × 24,312.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76,898.42x = 2,804,412,594.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,804,412,594.38/76,898.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,469.05

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