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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,983.99, 92,939.03 and 24,549.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,983.99, 92,939.03 and 24,549.44 is: 36,809.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,983.99 : 92,939.03 = 24,549.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,983.99/92,939.03 = 24,549.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,983.99x = 92,939.03 × 24,549.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,983.99x = 2,281,600,969.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,281,600,969.67/61,983.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,809.52

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