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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76,975.96, 115,467.20 and 24,384.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76,975.96, 115,467.20 and 24,384.28 is: 36,577.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76,975.96 : 115,467.20 = 24,384.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76,975.96/115,467.20 = 24,384.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76,975.96x = 115,467.20 × 24,384.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76,975.96x = 2,815,584,535.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,815,584,535.62/76,975.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,577.45

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