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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,979.85, 92,982.83 and 32,389.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,979.85, 92,982.83 and 32,389.74 is: 48,591.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,979.85 : 92,982.83 = 32,389.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,979.85/92,982.83 = 32,389.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,979.85x = 92,982.83 × 32,389.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,979.85x = 3,011,689,526.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,011,689,526.22/61,979.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,591.43

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