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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,479, 92,220.12 and 24,543

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,479, 92,220.12 and 24,543 is: 36,815.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,479 : 92,220.12 = 24,543 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,479/92,220.12 = 24,543/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,479x = 92,220.12 × 24,543
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,479x = 2,263,358,405.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,263,358,405.16/61,479
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,815.15

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