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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,627.70, 92,311.95 and 51,259.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,627.70, 92,311.95 and 51,259.70 is: 76,781.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,627.70 : 92,311.95 = 51,259.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,627.70/92,311.95 = 51,259.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,627.70x = 92,311.95 × 51,259.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,627.70x = 4,731,882,863.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,731,882,863.42/61,627.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76,781.75

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