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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,744.79, 92,518.77 and 39,539.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,744.79, 92,518.77 and 39,539.90 is: 59,246.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,744.79 : 92,518.77 = 39,539.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,744.79/92,518.77 = 39,539.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,744.79x = 92,518.77 × 39,539.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,744.79x = 3,658,182,913.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,658,182,913.92/61,744.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59,246.83

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