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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,341.27, 92,016.28 and 16,362.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,341.27, 92,016.28 and 16,362.37 is: 24,544.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,341.27 : 92,016.28 = 16,362.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,341.27/92,016.28 = 16,362.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,341.27x = 92,016.28 × 16,362.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,341.27x = 1,505,604,337.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,505,604,337.57/61,341.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,544.72

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