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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,542.69, 92,248.39 and 25,996.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,542.69, 92,248.39 and 25,996.65 is: 38,967.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,542.69 : 92,248.39 = 25,996.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,542.69/92,248.39 = 25,996.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,542.69x = 92,248.39 × 25,996.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,542.69x = 2,398,149,107.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,398,149,107.89/61,542.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,967.25

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