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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,564.96, 92,308.50 and 26,007.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,564.96, 92,308.50 and 26,007.79 is: 38,995.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,564.96 : 92,308.50 = 26,007.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,564.96/92,308.50 = 26,007.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,564.96x = 92,308.50 × 26,007.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,564.96x = 2,400,740,083.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,400,740,083.22/61,564.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,995.24

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