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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,808, 92,707.68 and 32,242.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,808, 92,707.68 and 32,242.52 is: 48,361.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,808 : 92,707.68 = 32,242.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,808/92,707.68 = 32,242.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,808x = 92,707.68 × 32,242.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,808x = 2,989,129,226.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,989,129,226.55/61,808
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,361.53

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