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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,544.16, 92,236.05 and 27,785.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,544.16, 92,236.05 and 27,785.08 is: 41,641.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,544.16 : 92,236.05 = 27,785.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,544.16/92,236.05 = 27,785.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,544.16x = 92,236.05 × 27,785.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,544.16x = 2,562,786,143.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,562,786,143.43/61,544.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,641.42

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