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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,852, 92,655.12 and 30,591.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,852, 92,655.12 and 30,591.84 is: 45,826.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,852 : 92,655.12 = 30,591.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,852/92,655.12 = 30,591.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,852x = 92,655.12 × 30,591.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,852x = 2,834,490,606.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,834,490,606.22/61,852
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,826.98

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