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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,611.90, 92,427.81 and 24,151.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,611.90, 92,427.81 and 24,151.65 is: 36,231.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,611.90 : 92,427.81 = 24,151.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,611.90/92,427.81 = 24,151.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,611.90x = 92,427.81 × 24,151.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,611.90x = 2,232,284,117.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,232,284,117.39/61,611.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,231.38

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