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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,991.84, 92,966 and 20,427.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,991.84, 92,966 and 20,427.68 is: 30,634.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,991.84 : 92,966 = 20,427.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,991.84/92,966 = 20,427.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,991.84x = 92,966 × 20,427.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,991.84x = 1,899,079,698.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,899,079,698.88/61,991.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,634.35

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