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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,977, 92,980.08 and 20,424

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,977, 92,980.08 and 20,424 is: 30,640.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,977 : 92,980.08 = 20,424 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,977/92,980.08 = 20,424/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,977x = 92,980.08 × 20,424
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,977x = 1,899,025,153.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,899,025,153.92/61,977
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,640.80

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