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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,261.56, 91,898.28 and 23,824.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,261.56, 91,898.28 and 23,824.62 is: 35,739.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,261.56 : 91,898.28 = 23,824.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,261.56/91,898.28 = 23,824.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,261.56x = 91,898.28 × 23,824.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,261.56x = 2,189,441,599.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,189,441,599.65/61,261.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,739.24

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