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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,179.68, 91,761.42 and 23,713.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,179.68, 91,761.42 and 23,713.94 is: 35,567.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,179.68 : 91,761.42 = 23,713.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,179.68/91,761.42 = 23,713.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,179.68x = 91,761.42 × 23,713.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,179.68x = 2,176,024,808.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,176,024,808.19/61,179.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,567.77

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