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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,996.63, 92,940.37 and 24,582.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,996.63, 92,940.37 and 24,582.96 is: 36,852.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,996.63 : 92,940.37 = 24,582.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,996.63/92,940.37 = 24,582.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,996.63x = 92,940.37 × 24,582.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,996.63x = 2,284,749,398.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,284,749,398.10/61,996.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,852.80

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