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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,279.54, 91,919.38 and 19,159.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,279.54, 91,919.38 and 19,159.84 is: 28,739.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,279.54 : 91,919.38 = 19,159.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,279.54/91,919.38 = 19,159.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,279.54x = 91,919.38 × 19,159.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,279.54x = 1,761,160,565.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,761,160,565.80/61,279.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,739.78

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