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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,568.38, 92,315.58 and 24,083.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,568.38, 92,315.58 and 24,083.74 is: 36,111.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,568.38 : 92,315.58 = 24,083.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,568.38/92,315.58 = 24,083.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,568.38x = 92,315.58 × 24,083.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,568.38x = 2,223,304,426.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,223,304,426.67/61,568.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,111.14

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