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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,997.16, 92,993.68 and 26,936.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,997.16, 92,993.68 and 26,936.82 is: 40,404.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,997.16 : 92,993.68 = 26,936.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,997.16/92,993.68 = 26,936.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,997.16x = 92,993.68 × 26,936.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,997.16x = 2,504,953,419.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,504,953,419.65/61,997.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,404.33

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