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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,086.62, 84,299.83 and 39,853.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,086.62, 84,299.83 and 39,853.34 is: 54,997.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,086.62 : 84,299.83 = 39,853.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,086.62/84,299.83 = 39,853.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,086.62x = 84,299.83 × 39,853.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,086.62x = 3,359,629,786.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,359,629,786.93/61,086.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,997.80

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