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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,772.92, 142,159.56 and 24,652.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,772.92, 142,159.56 and 24,652.12 is: 36,978.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,772.92 : 142,159.56 = 24,652.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,772.92/142,159.56 = 24,652.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,772.92x = 142,159.56 × 24,652.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,772.92x = 3,504,534,532.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,504,534,532.27/94,772.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,978.23

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