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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,996.20, 92,941.73 and 24,582.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,996.20, 92,941.73 and 24,582.70 is: 36,853.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,996.20 : 92,941.73 = 24,582.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,996.20/92,941.73 = 24,582.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,996.20x = 92,941.73 × 24,582.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,996.20x = 2,284,758,666.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,284,758,666.07/61,996.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,853.20

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