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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,034, 84,219.83 and 35,545.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,034, 84,219.83 and 35,545.94 is: 49,049.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,034 : 84,219.83 = 35,545.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,034/84,219.83 = 35,545.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,034x = 84,219.83 × 35,545.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,034x = 2,993,672,602.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,993,672,602.89/61,034
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,049.26

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