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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,579.72, 92,379.30 and 20,017

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,579.72, 92,379.30 and 20,017 is: 30,028.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,579.72 : 92,379.30 = 20,017 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,579.72/92,379.30 = 20,017/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,579.72x = 92,379.30 × 20,017
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,579.72x = 1,849,156,448.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,849,156,448.10/61,579.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,028.66

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