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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,429.20, 92,143.80 and 21,987.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,429.20, 92,143.80 and 21,987.60 is: 32,981.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,429.20 : 92,143.80 = 21,987.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,429.20/92,143.80 = 21,987.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,429.20x = 92,143.80 × 21,987.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,429.20x = 2,026,021,016.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,026,021,016.88/61,429.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,981.40

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