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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,535.59, 92,303.36 and 14,788.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,535.59, 92,303.36 and 14,788.46 is: 22,182.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,535.59 : 92,303.36 = 14,788.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,535.59/92,303.36 = 14,788.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,535.59x = 92,303.36 × 14,788.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,535.59x = 1,365,024,704.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,365,024,704.04/61,535.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,182.69

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