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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,666, 92,499 and 20,113

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,666, 92,499 and 20,113 is: 30,169.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,666 : 92,499 = 20,113 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,666/92,499 = 20,113/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,666x = 92,499 × 20,113
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,666x = 1,860,432,387
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,860,432,387/61,666
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,169.50

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