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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,996.16, 92,991.78 and 26,442.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,996.16, 92,991.78 and 26,442.80 is: 39,663.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,996.16 : 92,991.78 = 26,442.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,996.16/92,991.78 = 26,442.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,996.16x = 92,991.78 × 26,442.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,996.16x = 2,458,963,040.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,458,963,040.18/61,996.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,663.15

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