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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,186.52, 141,279.42 and 24,065.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,186.52, 141,279.42 and 24,065.72 is: 36,098.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,186.52 : 141,279.42 = 24,065.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,186.52/141,279.42 = 24,065.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,186.52x = 141,279.42 × 24,065.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,186.52x = 3,399,990,963.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,399,990,963.48/94,186.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,098.49

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