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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,407.62, 92,070.57 and 23,971.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,407.62, 92,070.57 and 23,971.14 is: 35,940.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,407.62 : 92,070.57 = 23,971.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,407.62/92,070.57 = 23,971.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,407.62x = 92,070.57 × 23,971.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,407.62x = 2,207,036,613.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,207,036,613.24/61,407.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,940.76

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