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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,468, 92,181.44 and 24,018.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,468, 92,181.44 and 24,018.36 is: 36,019.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,468 : 92,181.44 = 24,018.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,468/92,181.44 = 24,018.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,468x = 92,181.44 × 24,018.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,468x = 2,214,047,011.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,214,047,011.24/61,468
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,019.51

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