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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,002.50, 84,183.43 and 34,145

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,002.50, 84,183.43 and 34,145 is: 47,120.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,002.50 : 84,183.43 = 34,145 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,002.50/84,183.43 = 34,145/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,002.50x = 84,183.43 × 34,145
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,002.50x = 2,874,443,217.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,874,443,217.35/61,002.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,120.09

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