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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,686, 92,541.96 and 24,750

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,686, 92,541.96 and 24,750 is: 37,130.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,686 : 92,541.96 = 24,750 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,686/92,541.96 = 24,750/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,686x = 92,541.96 × 24,750
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,686x = 2,290,413,510
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,290,413,510/61,686
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,130.20

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