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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,588.74, 92,383.11 and 14,841.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,588.74, 92,383.11 and 14,841.62 is: 22,262.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,588.74 : 92,383.11 = 14,841.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,588.74/92,383.11 = 14,841.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,588.74x = 92,383.11 × 14,841.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,588.74x = 1,371,115,013.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,371,115,013.04/61,588.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,262.43

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