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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,424.08, 92,131.72 and 23,977.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,424.08, 92,131.72 and 23,977.16 is: 35,964.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,424.08 : 92,131.72 = 23,977.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,424.08/92,131.72 = 23,977.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,424.08x = 92,131.72 × 23,977.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,424.08x = 2,209,056,991.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,209,056,991.52/61,424.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,964.02

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