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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,840.69, 142,269.24 and 24,720

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,840.69, 142,269.24 and 24,720 is: 37,082.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,840.69 : 142,269.24 = 24,720 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,840.69/142,269.24 = 24,720/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,840.69x = 142,269.24 × 24,720
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,840.69x = 3,516,895,612.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,516,895,612.80/94,840.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,082.14

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