Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,915.92, 92,873.88 and 24,954
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 61,915.92, 92,873.88 and 24,954 is: 37,431
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
61,915.92 : 92,873.88 = 24,954 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
61,915.92/92,873.88 = 24,954/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
61,915.92x = 92,873.88 × 24,954 - Step 4: Simplify right side
61,915.92x = 2,317,574,801.52 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,317,574,801.52/61,915.92 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 37,431
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