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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,549, 92,323.32 and 47,529.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,549, 92,323.32 and 47,529.52 is: 71,294.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,549 : 92,323.32 = 47,529.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,549/92,323.32 = 47,529.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,549x = 92,323.32 × 47,529.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,549x = 4,388,083,084.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,388,083,084.41/61,549
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71,294.14

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