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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,351.17, 92,037.42 and 23,931.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,351.17, 92,037.42 and 23,931.60 is: 35,901.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,351.17 : 92,037.42 = 23,931.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,351.17/92,037.42 = 23,931.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,351.17x = 92,037.42 × 23,931.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,351.17x = 2,202,602,720.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,202,602,720.47/61,351.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,901.56

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