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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,869, 92,821.86 and 35,592.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,869, 92,821.86 and 35,592.60 is: 53,399.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,869 : 92,821.86 = 35,592.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,869/92,821.86 = 35,592.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,869x = 92,821.86 × 35,592.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,869x = 3,303,771,334.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,303,771,334.24/61,869
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,399.46

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