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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,577.58, 92,367.28 and 40,651.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,577.58, 92,367.28 and 40,651.62 is: 60,978.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,577.58 : 92,367.28 = 40,651.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,577.58/92,367.28 = 40,651.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,577.58x = 92,367.28 × 40,651.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,577.58x = 3,754,879,566.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,754,879,566.99/61,577.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,978.03

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