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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,856.22, 92,708.33 and 28,530.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,856.22, 92,708.33 and 28,530.03 is: 42,759.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,856.22 : 92,708.33 = 28,530.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,856.22/92,708.33 = 28,530.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,856.22x = 92,708.33 × 28,530.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,856.22x = 2,644,971,293.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,644,971,293.50/61,856.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,759.99

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