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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,991.63, 92,932.87 and 24,577.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,991.63, 92,932.87 and 24,577.96 is: 36,845.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,991.63 : 92,932.87 = 24,577.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,991.63/92,932.87 = 24,577.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,991.63x = 92,932.87 × 24,577.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,991.63x = 2,284,100,361.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,284,100,361.55/61,991.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,845.30

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