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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,946.55, 142,427.96 and 24,825.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,946.55, 142,427.96 and 24,825.75 is: 37,240.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,946.55 : 142,427.96 = 24,825.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,946.55/142,427.96 = 24,825.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,946.55x = 142,427.96 × 24,825.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,946.55x = 3,535,880,803.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,535,880,803.84/94,946.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,240.75

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