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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,588.87, 92,383.30 and 14,841.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,588.87, 92,383.30 and 14,841.74 is: 22,262.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,588.87 : 92,383.30 = 14,841.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,588.87/92,383.30 = 14,841.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,588.87x = 92,383.30 × 14,841.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,588.87x = 1,371,129,168.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,371,129,168.45/61,588.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,262.61

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