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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76,979, 115,471.86 and 24,392.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76,979, 115,471.86 and 24,392.36 is: 36,589.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76,979 : 115,471.86 = 24,392.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76,979/115,471.86 = 24,392.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76,979x = 115,471.86 × 24,392.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76,979x = 2,816,631,178.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,816,631,178.99/76,979
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,589.60

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