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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,577.72, 92,376.30 and 20,015

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,577.72, 92,376.30 and 20,015 is: 30,025.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,577.72 : 92,376.30 = 20,015 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,577.72/92,376.30 = 20,015/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,577.72x = 92,376.30 × 20,015
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,577.72x = 1,848,911,644.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,848,911,644.50/61,577.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,025.66

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