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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,633.76, 92,408.88 and 24,170.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,633.76, 92,408.88 and 24,170.36 is: 36,239.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,633.76 : 92,408.88 = 24,170.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,633.76/92,408.88 = 24,170.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,633.76x = 92,408.88 × 24,170.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,633.76x = 2,233,555,896.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,233,555,896.80/61,633.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,239.16

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