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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,429.78, 92,033.43 and 28,177.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,429.78, 92,033.43 and 28,177.66 is: 42,215.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,429.78 : 92,033.43 = 28,177.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,429.78/92,033.43 = 28,177.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,429.78x = 92,033.43 × 28,177.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,429.78x = 2,593,286,699.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,593,286,699.17/61,429.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,215.46

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