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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,538.46, 92,307.68 and 14,791.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,538.46, 92,307.68 and 14,791.34 is: 22,187.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,538.46 : 92,307.68 = 14,791.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,538.46/92,307.68 = 14,791.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,538.46x = 92,307.68 × 14,791.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,538.46x = 1,365,354,279.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,365,354,279.49/61,538.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,187.01

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