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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,499.94, 92,178.23 and 28,223.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,499.94, 92,178.23 and 28,223.52 is: 42,302.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,499.94 : 92,178.23 = 28,223.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,499.94/92,178.23 = 28,223.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,499.94x = 92,178.23 × 28,223.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,499.94x = 2,601,593,976.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,601,593,976.85/61,499.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,302.38

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