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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,914.64, 142,371.96 and 24,793.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,914.64, 142,371.96 and 24,793.84 is: 37,190.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,914.64 : 142,371.96 = 24,793.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,914.64/142,371.96 = 24,793.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,914.64x = 142,371.96 × 24,793.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,914.64x = 3,529,947,596.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,529,947,596.73/94,914.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,190.76

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