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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,996.26, 92,994.42 and 20,443.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,996.26, 92,994.42 and 20,443.26 is: 30,664.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,996.26 : 92,994.42 = 20,443.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,996.26/92,994.42 = 20,443.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,996.26x = 92,994.42 × 20,443.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,996.26x = 1,901,109,106.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,901,109,106.61/61,996.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,664.90

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