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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,661.80, 92,492.70 and 41,978.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,661.80, 92,492.70 and 41,978.80 is: 62,968.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,661.80 : 92,492.70 = 41,978.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,661.80/92,492.70 = 41,978.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,661.80x = 92,492.70 × 41,978.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,661.80x = 3,882,732,554.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,882,732,554.76/61,661.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62,968.20

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