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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,036, 84,222.59 and 35,547.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,036, 84,222.59 and 35,547.94 is: 49,052.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,036 : 84,222.59 = 35,547.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,036/84,222.59 = 35,547.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,036x = 84,222.59 × 35,547.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,036x = 2,993,939,575.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,993,939,575.96/61,036
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,052.03

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