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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,999.80, 142,499.70 and 24,886.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,999.80, 142,499.70 and 24,886.20 is: 37,329.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,999.80 : 142,499.70 = 24,886.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,999.80/142,499.70 = 24,886.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,999.80x = 142,499.70 × 24,886.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,999.80x = 3,546,276,034.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,546,276,034.14/94,999.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,329.30

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