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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,768.74, 92,652.36 and 15,021.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,768.74, 92,652.36 and 15,021.66 is: 22,532.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,768.74 : 92,652.36 = 15,021.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,768.74/92,652.36 = 15,021.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,768.74x = 92,652.36 × 15,021.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,768.74x = 1,391,792,250.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,391,792,250.12/61,768.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,532.31

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