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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,540.97, 92,316.92 and 24,103.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,540.97, 92,316.92 and 24,103.78 is: 36,157.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,540.97 : 92,316.92 = 24,103.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,540.97/92,316.92 = 24,103.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,540.97x = 92,316.92 × 24,103.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,540.97x = 2,225,186,378.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,225,186,378.65/61,540.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,157.81

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