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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,627.76, 92,399.88 and 24,164.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,627.76, 92,399.88 and 24,164.36 is: 36,230.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,627.76 : 92,399.88 = 24,164.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,627.76/92,399.88 = 24,164.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,627.76x = 92,399.88 × 24,164.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,627.76x = 2,232,783,964.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,232,783,964.28/61,627.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,230.17

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