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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,859.27, 92,835.55 and 45,262.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,859.27, 92,835.55 and 45,262.12 is: 67,927.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,859.27 : 92,835.55 = 45,262.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,859.27/92,835.55 = 45,262.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,859.27x = 92,835.55 × 45,262.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,859.27x = 4,201,933,976.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,201,933,976.99/61,859.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,927.31

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