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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,158.80, 91,716.60 and 21,717.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,158.80, 91,716.60 and 21,717.20 is: 32,568.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,158.80 : 91,716.60 = 21,717.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,158.80/91,716.60 = 21,717.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,158.80x = 91,716.60 × 21,717.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,158.80x = 1,991,827,745.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,991,827,745.52/61,158.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,568.13

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