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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,357.89, 92,037.08 and 18,663.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,357.89, 92,037.08 and 18,663.74 is: 27,995.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,357.89 : 92,037.08 = 18,663.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,357.89/92,037.08 = 18,663.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,357.89x = 92,037.08 × 18,663.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,357.89x = 1,717,756,131.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,717,756,131.48/61,357.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,995.68

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