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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,003.62, 91,513.98 and 18,887.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,003.62, 91,513.98 and 18,887.31 is: 28,333.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,003.62 : 91,513.98 = 18,887.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,003.62/91,513.98 = 18,887.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,003.62x = 91,513.98 × 18,887.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,003.62x = 1,728,452,909.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,728,452,909.59/61,003.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,333.61

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