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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,714.98, 92,610.72 and 28,439.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,714.98, 92,610.72 and 28,439.82 is: 42,677.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,714.98 : 92,610.72 = 28,439.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,714.98/92,610.72 = 28,439.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,714.98x = 92,610.72 × 28,439.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,714.98x = 2,633,832,206.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,633,832,206.87/61,714.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,677.36

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