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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,772.31, 142,155.73 and 24,651.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,772.31, 142,155.73 and 24,651.62 is: 36,976.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,772.31 : 142,155.73 = 24,651.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,772.31/142,155.73 = 24,651.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,772.31x = 142,155.73 × 24,651.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,772.31x = 3,504,369,036.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,504,369,036.78/94,772.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,976.72

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