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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,427.92, 92,083.50 and 24,011.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,427.92, 92,083.50 and 24,011.98 is: 35,995.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,427.92 : 92,083.50 = 24,011.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,427.92/92,083.50 = 24,011.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,427.92x = 92,083.50 × 24,011.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,427.92x = 2,211,107,160.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,211,107,160.33/61,427.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,995.15

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