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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,476.30, 92,214.45 and 40,481.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,476.30, 92,214.45 and 40,481.10 is: 60,721.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,476.30 : 92,214.45 = 40,481.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,476.30/92,214.45 = 40,481.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,476.30x = 92,214.45 × 40,481.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,476.30x = 3,732,942,371.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,732,942,371.90/61,476.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,721.65

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