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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,368.36, 92,169.24 and 38,157

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,368.36, 92,169.24 and 38,157 is: 57,308.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,368.36 : 92,169.24 = 38,157 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,368.36/92,169.24 = 38,157/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,368.36x = 92,169.24 × 38,157
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,368.36x = 3,516,901,690.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,516,901,690.68/61,368.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,308.06

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