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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,871.90, 142,307.71 and 24,751.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,871.90, 142,307.71 and 24,751.21 is: 37,126.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,871.90 : 142,307.71 = 24,751.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,871.90/142,307.71 = 24,751.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,871.90x = 142,307.71 × 24,751.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,871.90x = 3,522,287,891.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,522,287,891.07/94,871.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,126.78

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