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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,652.70, 92,478.96 and 14,905.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,652.70, 92,478.96 and 14,905.62 is: 22,358.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,652.70 : 92,478.96 = 14,905.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,652.70/92,478.96 = 14,905.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,652.70x = 92,478.96 × 14,905.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,652.70x = 1,378,456,235.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,378,456,235.76/61,652.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,358.41

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