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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,977.77, 92,973.26 and 19,842.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,977.77, 92,973.26 and 19,842.78 is: 29,766.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,977.77 : 92,973.26 = 19,842.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,977.77/92,973.26 = 19,842.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,977.77x = 92,973.26 × 19,842.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,977.77x = 1,844,847,944.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,844,847,944.06/61,977.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,766.28

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