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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,729.34, 92,593.33 and 14,982.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,729.34, 92,593.33 and 14,982.21 is: 22,473.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,729.34 : 92,593.33 = 14,982.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,729.34/92,593.33 = 14,982.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,729.34x = 92,593.33 × 14,982.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,729.34x = 1,387,252,677.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,387,252,677.20/61,729.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,473.15

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