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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,382.76, 92,093.60 and 21,939

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,382.76, 92,093.60 and 21,939 is: 32,915.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,382.76 : 92,093.60 = 21,939 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,382.76/92,093.60 = 21,939/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,382.76x = 92,093.60 × 21,939
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,382.76x = 2,020,441,490.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,020,441,490.40/61,382.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,915.46

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