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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,412.78, 92,007.93 and 28,160.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,412.78, 92,007.93 and 28,160.66 is: 42,189.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,412.78 : 92,007.93 = 28,160.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,412.78/92,007.93 = 28,160.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,412.78x = 92,007.93 × 28,160.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,412.78x = 2,591,004,034.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,591,004,034.03/61,412.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,189.98

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