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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,187.28, 91,769.97 and 38,934.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,187.28, 91,769.97 and 38,934.56 is: 58,394.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,187.28 : 91,769.97 = 38,934.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,187.28/91,769.97 = 38,934.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,187.28x = 91,769.97 × 38,934.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,187.28x = 3,573,023,403.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,573,023,403.16/61,187.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58,394.87

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