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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,778.51, 92,682.02 and 26,240.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,778.51, 92,682.02 and 26,240.98 is: 39,367.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,778.51 : 92,682.02 = 26,240.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,778.51/92,682.02 = 26,240.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,778.51x = 92,682.02 × 26,240.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,778.51x = 2,432,067,040.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,432,067,040.86/61,778.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,367.52

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