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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,996.20, 92,994.30 and 37,064.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,996.20, 92,994.30 and 37,064.40 is: 55,596.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,996.20 : 92,994.30 = 37,064.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,996.20/92,994.30 = 37,064.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,996.20x = 92,994.30 × 37,064.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,996.20x = 3,446,777,932.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,446,777,932.92/61,996.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,596.60

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