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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,904.63, 92,845.97 and 28,162.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,904.63, 92,845.97 and 28,162.81 is: 42,239.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,904.63 : 92,845.97 = 28,162.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,904.63/92,845.97 = 28,162.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,904.63x = 92,845.97 × 28,162.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,904.63x = 2,614,803,412.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,614,803,412.38/61,904.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,239.22

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