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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,631.26, 92,405.13 and 24,167.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,631.26, 92,405.13 and 24,167.86 is: 36,235.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,631.26 : 92,405.13 = 24,167.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,631.26/92,405.13 = 24,167.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,631.26x = 92,405.13 × 24,167.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,631.26x = 2,233,234,245.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,233,234,245.12/61,631.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,235.41

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