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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,340.76, 92,030.58 and 21,897

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,340.76, 92,030.58 and 21,897 is: 32,852.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,340.76 : 92,030.58 = 21,897 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,340.76/92,030.58 = 21,897/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,340.76x = 92,030.58 × 21,897
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,340.76x = 2,015,193,610.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,015,193,610.26/61,340.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,852.44

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