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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,974, 92,924.03 and 24,539.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,974, 92,924.03 and 24,539.45 is: 36,794.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,974 : 92,924.03 = 24,539.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,974/92,924.03 = 24,539.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,974x = 92,924.03 × 24,539.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,974x = 2,280,304,000.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,280,304,000.67/61,974
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,794.53

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