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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,996.06, 142,490.04 and 24,873.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,996.06, 142,490.04 and 24,873.82 is: 37,309.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,996.06 : 142,490.04 = 24,873.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,996.06/142,490.04 = 24,873.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,996.06x = 142,490.04 × 24,873.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,996.06x = 3,544,271,606.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,544,271,606.75/94,996.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,309.67

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