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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,985.81, 92,941.76 and 24,551.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,985.81, 92,941.76 and 24,551.25 is: 36,812.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,985.81 : 92,941.76 = 24,551.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,985.81/92,941.76 = 24,551.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,985.81x = 92,941.76 × 24,551.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,985.81x = 2,281,836,262.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,281,836,262.44/61,985.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,812.24

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