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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,211.59, 91,786.12 and 35,960.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,211.59, 91,786.12 and 35,960.42 is: 53,922.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,211.59 : 91,786.12 = 35,960.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,211.59/91,786.12 = 35,960.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,211.59x = 91,786.12 × 35,960.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,211.59x = 3,300,666,966.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,300,666,966.44/61,211.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,922.26

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