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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,144.08, 91,716.12 and 40,362.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,144.08, 91,716.12 and 40,362.72 is: 60,544.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,144.08 : 91,716.12 = 40,362.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,144.08/91,716.12 = 40,362.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,144.08x = 91,716.12 × 40,362.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,144.08x = 3,701,912,071.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,701,912,071.05/61,144.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,544.08

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