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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,419.69, 92,061.90 and 23,972.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,419.69, 92,061.90 and 23,972.85 is: 35,932.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,419.69 : 92,061.90 = 23,972.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,419.69/92,061.90 = 23,972.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,419.69x = 92,061.90 × 23,972.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,419.69x = 2,206,986,119.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,206,986,119.42/61,419.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,932.88

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