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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,955.60, 86,912.80 and 61,955.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,955.60, 86,912.80 and 61,955.60 is: 86,912.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,955.60 : 86,912.80 = 61,955.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,955.60/86,912.80 = 61,955.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,955.60x = 86,912.80 × 61,955.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,955.60x = 5,384,734,671.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,384,734,671.68/61,955.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86,912.80

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