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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,341.72, 92,022.30 and 19,779

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,341.72, 92,022.30 and 19,779 is: 29,671.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,341.72 : 92,022.30 = 19,779 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,341.72/92,022.30 = 19,779/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,341.72x = 92,022.30 × 19,779
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,341.72x = 1,820,109,071.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,820,109,071.70/61,341.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,671.63

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