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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,614.23, 92,421.33 and 24,191.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,614.23, 92,421.33 and 24,191.91 is: 36,287.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,614.23 : 92,421.33 = 24,191.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,614.23/92,421.33 = 24,191.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,614.23x = 92,421.33 × 24,191.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,614.23x = 2,235,848,497.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,235,848,497.44/61,614.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,287.86

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