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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,605.89, 92,418.80 and 24,145.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,605.89, 92,418.80 and 24,145.65 is: 36,222.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,605.89 : 92,418.80 = 24,145.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,605.89/92,418.80 = 24,145.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,605.89x = 92,418.80 × 24,145.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,605.89x = 2,231,511,877.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,231,511,877.49/61,605.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,222.38

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