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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,605.78, 92,407.86 and 14,858.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,605.78, 92,407.86 and 14,858.28 is: 22,287.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,605.78 : 92,407.86 = 14,858.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,605.78/92,407.86 = 14,858.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,605.78x = 92,407.86 × 14,858.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,605.78x = 1,373,021,858.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,373,021,858.08/61,605.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,287.22

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