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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,975.80, 86,999.40 and 61,975.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,975.80, 86,999.40 and 61,975.80 is: 86,999.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,975.80 : 86,999.40 = 61,975.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,975.80/86,999.40 = 61,975.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,975.80x = 86,999.40 × 61,975.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,975.80x = 5,391,857,414.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,391,857,414.52/61,975.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86,999.40

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