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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,906.69, 142,361.40 and 24,786

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,906.69, 142,361.40 and 24,786 is: 37,179.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,906.69 : 142,361.40 = 24,786 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,906.69/142,361.40 = 24,786/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,906.69x = 142,361.40 × 24,786
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,906.69x = 3,528,569,613.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,528,569,613.93/94,906.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,179.36

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