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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,885.60, 92,828.40 and 40,890.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,885.60, 92,828.40 and 40,890.40 is: 61,335.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,885.60 : 92,828.40 = 40,890.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,885.60/92,828.40 = 40,890.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,885.60x = 92,828.40 × 40,890.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,885.60x = 3,795,790,407.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,795,790,407.36/61,885.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61,335.60

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