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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,979.50, 92,932.27 and 24,544.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,979.50, 92,932.27 and 24,544.95 is: 36,802.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,979.50 : 92,932.27 = 24,544.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,979.50/92,932.27 = 24,544.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,979.50x = 92,932.27 × 24,544.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,979.50x = 2,281,017,920.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,281,017,920.54/61,979.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,802.78

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