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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 84,008.82, 125,993.32 and 24,035.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 84,008.82, 125,993.32 and 24,035.46 is: 36,047.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    84,008.82 : 125,993.32 = 24,035.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    84,008.82/125,993.32 = 24,035.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    84,008.82x = 125,993.32 × 24,035.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    84,008.82x = 3,028,307,403.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,028,307,403.13/84,008.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,047.49

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