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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,708.63, 142,063.96 and 24,587.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,708.63, 142,063.96 and 24,587.94 is: 36,882.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,708.63 : 142,063.96 = 24,587.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,708.63/142,063.96 = 24,587.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,708.63x = 142,063.96 × 24,587.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,708.63x = 3,493,060,124.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,493,060,124.64/94,708.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,882.17

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