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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76,933.06, 115,416.33 and 24,343

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76,933.06, 115,416.33 and 24,343 is: 36,519.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76,933.06 : 115,416.33 = 24,343 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76,933.06/115,416.33 = 24,343/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76,933.06x = 115,416.33 × 24,343
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76,933.06x = 2,809,579,721.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,809,579,721.19/76,933.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,519.80

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