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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,689.44, 92,533.92 and 14,942.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,689.44, 92,533.92 and 14,942.24 is: 22,413.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,689.44 : 92,533.92 = 14,942.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,689.44/92,533.92 = 14,942.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,689.44x = 92,533.92 × 14,942.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,689.44x = 1,382,664,040.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,382,664,040.78/61,689.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,413.30

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