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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,912.14, 142,368.21 and 24,791.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,912.14, 142,368.21 and 24,791.34 is: 37,187.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,912.14 : 142,368.21 = 24,791.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,912.14/142,368.21 = 24,791.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,912.14x = 142,368.21 × 24,791.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,912.14x = 3,529,498,699.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,529,498,699.30/94,912.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,187.01

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