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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,682.80, 92,457.96 and 26,638.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,682.80, 92,457.96 and 26,638.96 is: 39,929.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,682.80 : 92,457.96 = 26,638.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,682.80/92,457.96 = 26,638.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,682.80x = 92,457.96 × 26,638.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,682.80x = 2,462,983,898.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,462,983,898.12/61,682.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,929.83

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