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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,512.94, 92,197.72 and 28,236.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,512.94, 92,197.72 and 28,236.52 is: 42,321.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,512.94 : 92,197.72 = 28,236.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,512.94/92,197.72 = 28,236.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,512.94x = 92,197.72 × 28,236.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,512.94x = 2,603,342,764.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,603,342,764.73/61,512.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,321.87

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