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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,105.72, 84,317.34 and 34,246.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,105.72, 84,317.34 and 34,246.12 is: 47,254.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,105.72 : 84,317.34 = 34,246.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,105.72/84,317.34 = 34,246.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,105.72x = 84,317.34 × 34,246.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,105.72x = 2,887,541,743.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,887,541,743.72/61,105.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,254.85

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