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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,954.65, 92,962.85 and 24,541.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,954.65, 92,962.85 and 24,541.68 is: 36,824.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,954.65 : 92,962.85 = 24,541.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,954.65/92,962.85 = 24,541.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,954.65x = 92,962.85 × 24,541.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,954.65x = 2,281,464,742.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,281,464,742.49/61,954.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,824.75

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