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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,849, 92,786.12 and 26,310.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,849, 92,786.12 and 26,310.24 is: 39,470.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,849 : 92,786.12 = 26,310.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,849/92,786.12 = 26,310.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,849x = 92,786.12 × 26,310.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,849x = 2,441,225,085.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,441,225,085.87/61,849
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,470.73

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