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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,451.40, 92,154.06 and 26,373

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,451.40, 92,154.06 and 26,373 is: 39,549.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,451.40 : 92,154.06 = 26,373 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,451.40/92,154.06 = 26,373/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,451.40x = 92,154.06 × 26,373
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,451.40x = 2,430,379,024.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,430,379,024.38/61,451.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,549.61

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