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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,498.24, 92,260.32 and 19,942

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,498.24, 92,260.32 and 19,942 is: 29,917.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,498.24 : 92,260.32 = 19,942 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,498.24/92,260.32 = 19,942/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,498.24x = 92,260.32 × 19,942
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,498.24x = 1,839,855,301.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,839,855,301.44/61,498.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,917.20

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