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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,966.59, 92,885.94 and 24,511.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,966.59, 92,885.94 and 24,511.49 is: 36,741.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,966.59 : 92,885.94 = 24,511.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,966.59/92,885.94 = 24,511.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,966.59x = 92,885.94 × 24,511.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,966.59x = 2,276,772,325.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,276,772,325.02/61,966.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,741.93

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