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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,979.86, 92,947.29 and 33,920.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,979.86, 92,947.29 and 33,920.65 is: 50,868.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,979.86 : 92,947.29 = 33,920.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,979.86/92,947.29 = 33,920.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,979.86x = 92,947.29 × 33,920.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,979.86x = 3,152,832,492.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,152,832,492.54/61,979.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,868.66

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