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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,545.98, 92,279.52 and 25,997.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,545.98, 92,279.52 and 25,997.66 is: 38,979.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,545.98 : 92,279.52 = 25,997.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,545.98/92,279.52 = 25,997.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,545.98x = 92,279.52 × 25,997.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,545.98x = 2,399,051,585.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,399,051,585.92/61,545.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,979.83

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