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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,758.74, 92,637.38 and 15,011.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,758.74, 92,637.38 and 15,011.66 is: 22,517.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,758.74 : 92,637.38 = 15,011.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,758.74/92,637.38 = 15,011.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,758.74x = 92,637.38 × 15,011.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,758.74x = 1,390,640,851.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,390,640,851.85/61,758.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,517.31

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