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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,183.74, 91,764.66 and 16,205.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,183.74, 91,764.66 and 16,205.40 is: 24,305.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,183.74 : 91,764.66 = 16,205.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,183.74/91,764.66 = 16,205.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,183.74x = 91,764.66 × 16,205.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,183.74x = 1,487,083,021.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,487,083,021.16/61,183.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,305.20

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