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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,386.59, 92,042.85 and 23,438.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,386.59, 92,042.85 and 23,438.34 is: 35,143.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,386.59 : 92,042.85 = 23,438.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,386.59/92,042.85 = 23,438.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,386.59x = 92,042.85 × 23,438.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,386.59x = 2,157,331,612.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,157,331,612.87/61,386.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,143.37

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