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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,954.31, 92,978.21 and 28,697.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,954.31, 92,978.21 and 28,697.71 is: 43,068.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,954.31 : 92,978.21 = 28,697.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,954.31/92,978.21 = 28,697.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,954.31x = 92,978.21 × 28,697.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,954.31x = 2,668,261,563.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,668,261,563.41/61,954.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,068.21

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