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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,692, 92,554.32 and 35,406

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,692, 92,554.32 and 35,406 is: 53,118.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,692 : 92,554.32 = 35,406 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,692/92,554.32 = 35,406/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,692x = 92,554.32 × 35,406
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,692x = 3,276,978,253.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,276,978,253.92/61,692
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,118.37

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