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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,272.59, 91,921.17 and 27,983.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,272.59, 91,921.17 and 27,983.70 is: 41,981.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,272.59 : 91,921.17 = 27,983.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,272.59/91,921.17 = 27,983.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,272.59x = 91,921.17 × 27,983.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,272.59x = 2,572,294,444.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,572,294,444.93/61,272.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,981.16

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