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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,659, 92,503.08 and 20,106

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,659, 92,503.08 and 20,106 is: 30,163.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,659 : 92,503.08 = 20,106 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,659/92,503.08 = 20,106/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,659x = 92,503.08 × 20,106
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,659x = 1,859,866,926.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,859,866,926.48/61,659
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,163.75

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