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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,996.53, 92,994.81 and 28,698.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,996.53, 92,994.81 and 28,698.39 is: 43,047.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,996.53 : 92,994.81 = 28,698.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,996.53/92,994.81 = 28,698.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,996.53x = 92,994.81 × 28,698.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,996.53x = 2,668,801,325.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,668,801,325.36/61,996.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,047.59

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