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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,431.16, 92,127.12 and 23,982.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,431.16, 92,127.12 and 23,982.16 is: 35,965.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,431.16 : 92,127.12 = 23,982.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,431.16/92,127.12 = 23,982.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,431.16x = 92,127.12 × 23,982.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,431.16x = 2,209,407,332.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,209,407,332.18/61,431.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,965.58

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