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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,139.74, 91,691.82 and 23,691.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,139.74, 91,691.82 and 23,691.46 is: 35,530.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,139.74 : 91,691.82 = 23,691.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,139.74/91,691.82 = 23,691.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,139.74x = 91,691.82 × 23,691.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,139.74x = 2,172,313,085.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,172,313,085.86/61,139.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,530.30

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