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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,998.50, 92,997.80 and 20,445.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,998.50, 92,997.80 and 20,445.50 is: 30,668.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,998.50 : 92,997.80 = 20,445.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,998.50/92,997.80 = 20,445.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,998.50x = 92,997.80 × 20,445.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,998.50x = 1,901,386,519.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,901,386,519.90/61,998.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,668.27

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