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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,947.55, 142,429.46 and 24,826.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,947.55, 142,429.46 and 24,826.75 is: 37,242.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,947.55 : 142,429.46 = 24,826.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,947.55/142,429.46 = 24,826.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,947.55x = 142,429.46 × 24,826.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,947.55x = 3,536,060,596.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,536,060,596.06/94,947.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,242.25

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