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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 79,511, 119,268.66 and 24,107

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 79,511, 119,268.66 and 24,107 is: 36,161.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    79,511 : 119,268.66 = 24,107 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    79,511/119,268.66 = 24,107/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    79,511x = 119,268.66 × 24,107
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    79,511x = 2,875,209,586.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,875,209,586.62/79,511
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,161.15

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