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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,774.42, 142,161.81 and 24,653.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,774.42, 142,161.81 and 24,653.62 is: 36,980.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,774.42 : 142,161.81 = 24,653.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,774.42/142,161.81 = 24,653.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,774.42x = 142,161.81 × 24,653.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,774.42x = 3,504,803,242.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,504,803,242.25/94,774.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,980.48

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