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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,332.59, 92,011.24 and 21,888.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,332.59, 92,011.24 and 21,888.68 is: 32,837.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,332.59 : 92,011.24 = 21,888.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,332.59/92,011.24 = 21,888.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,332.59x = 92,011.24 × 21,888.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,332.59x = 2,014,004,156.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,014,004,156.07/61,332.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,837.42

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