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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,523.72, 92,285.60 and 19,970.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,523.72, 92,285.60 and 19,970.72 is: 29,956.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,523.72 : 92,285.60 = 19,970.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,523.72/92,285.60 = 19,970.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,523.72x = 92,285.60 × 19,970.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,523.72x = 1,843,009,662.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,843,009,662.42/61,523.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,956.08

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