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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,591.26, 92,386.74 and 14,844.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,591.26, 92,386.74 and 14,844.14 is: 22,266.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,591.26 : 92,386.74 = 14,844.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,591.26/92,386.74 = 14,844.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,591.26x = 92,386.74 × 14,844.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,591.26x = 1,371,401,702.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,371,401,702.70/61,591.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,266.17

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