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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,358.72, 92,047.82 and 19,796

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,358.72, 92,047.82 and 19,796 is: 29,697.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,358.72 : 92,047.82 = 19,796 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,358.72/92,047.82 = 19,796/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,358.72x = 92,047.82 × 19,796
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,358.72x = 1,822,178,644.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,822,178,644.72/61,358.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,697.14

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