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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,727.16, 92,487.06 and 38,410.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,727.16, 92,487.06 and 38,410.68 is: 57,551.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,727.16 : 92,487.06 = 38,410.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,727.16/92,487.06 = 38,410.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,727.16x = 92,487.06 × 38,410.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,727.16x = 3,552,490,865.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,552,490,865.80/61,727.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,551.50

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