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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,116.81, 84,346.07 and 35,971.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,116.81, 84,346.07 and 35,971.17 is: 49,643.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,116.81 : 84,346.07 = 35,971.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,116.81/84,346.07 = 35,971.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,116.81x = 84,346.07 × 35,971.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,116.81x = 3,034,026,822.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,034,026,822.80/61,116.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,643.08

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