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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76,916.88, 115,379.52 and 24,322.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76,916.88, 115,379.52 and 24,322.44 is: 36,484.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76,916.88 : 115,379.52 = 24,322.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76,916.88/115,379.52 = 24,322.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76,916.88x = 115,379.52 × 24,322.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76,916.88x = 2,806,311,452.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,806,311,452.43/76,916.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,484.99

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