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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,932.85, 92,878.78 and 23,964.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,932.85, 92,878.78 and 23,964.50 is: 35,938.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,932.85 : 92,878.78 = 23,964.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,932.85/92,878.78 = 23,964.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,932.85x = 92,878.78 × 23,964.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,932.85x = 2,225,793,695.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,225,793,695.60/61,932.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,938.82

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