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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,858.51, 92,801.43 and 26,317.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,858.51, 92,801.43 and 26,317.94 is: 39,482.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,858.51 : 92,801.43 = 26,317.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,858.51/92,801.43 = 26,317.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,858.51x = 92,801.43 × 26,317.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,858.51x = 2,442,342,002.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,442,342,002.65/61,858.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,482.72

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