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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,612.38, 92,418.57 and 21,662.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,612.38, 92,418.57 and 21,662.73 is: 32,494.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,612.38 : 92,418.57 = 21,662.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,612.38/92,418.57 = 21,662.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,612.38x = 92,418.57 × 21,662.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,612.38x = 2,002,038,528.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,002,038,528.90/61,612.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,494.10

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