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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,356.89, 92,035.58 and 18,662.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,356.89, 92,035.58 and 18,662.74 is: 27,994.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,356.89 : 92,035.58 = 18,662.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,356.89/92,035.58 = 18,662.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,356.89x = 92,035.58 × 18,662.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,356.89x = 1,717,635,776.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,717,635,776.89/61,356.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,994.18

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