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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,478.94, 92,177.91 and 24,043.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,478.94, 92,177.91 and 24,043.17 is: 36,048.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,478.94 : 92,177.91 = 24,043.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,478.94/92,177.91 = 24,043.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,478.94x = 92,177.91 × 24,043.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,478.94x = 2,216,249,160.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,216,249,160.37/61,478.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,048.92

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