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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 80,005.24, 120,007.86 and 24,601.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 80,005.24, 120,007.86 and 24,601.24 is: 36,901.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    80,005.24 : 120,007.86 = 24,601.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    80,005.24/120,007.86 = 24,601.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    80,005.24x = 120,007.86 × 24,601.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    80,005.24x = 2,952,342,165.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,952,342,165.75/80,005.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,901.86

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