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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,831.16, 142,246.73 and 24,705

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,831.16, 142,246.73 and 24,705 is: 37,057.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,831.16 : 142,246.73 = 24,705 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,831.16/142,246.73 = 24,705/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,831.16x = 142,246.73 × 24,705
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,831.16x = 3,514,205,526.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,514,205,526.41/94,831.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,057.50

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