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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,456.59, 92,186.71 and 24,015.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,456.59, 92,186.71 and 24,015.15 is: 36,023.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,456.59 : 92,186.71 = 24,015.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,456.59/92,186.71 = 24,015.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,456.59x = 92,186.71 × 24,015.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,456.59x = 2,213,877,608.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,213,877,608.62/61,456.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,023.44

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