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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,386.58, 92,079.87 and 40,605.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,386.58, 92,079.87 and 40,605.22 is: 60,907.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,386.58 : 92,079.87 = 40,605.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,386.58/92,079.87 = 40,605.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,386.58x = 92,079.87 × 40,605.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,386.58x = 3,738,923,378.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,738,923,378.92/61,386.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,907.83

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