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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,332, 91,968.01 and 25,301.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,332, 91,968.01 and 25,301.74 is: 37,940.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,332 : 91,968.01 = 25,301.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,332/91,968.01 = 25,301.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,332x = 91,968.01 × 25,301.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,332x = 2,326,950,677.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,326,950,677.34/61,332
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,940.24

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