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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,287.87, 92,009.58 and 52,112.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,287.87, 92,009.58 and 52,112.19 is: 78,234.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,287.87 : 92,009.58 = 52,112.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,287.87/92,009.58 = 52,112.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,287.87x = 92,009.58 × 52,112.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,287.87x = 4,794,820,714.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,794,820,714.78/61,287.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78,234.42

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