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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,996.38, 92,942.28 and 26,909.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,996.38, 92,942.28 and 26,909.58 is: 40,341.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,996.38 : 92,942.28 = 26,909.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,996.38/92,942.28 = 26,909.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,996.38x = 92,942.28 × 26,909.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,996.38x = 2,501,037,719.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,501,037,719.04/61,996.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,341.67

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