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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,117.06, 84,346.41 and 35,971.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,117.06, 84,346.41 and 35,971.42 is: 49,643.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,117.06 : 84,346.41 = 35,971.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,117.06/84,346.41 = 35,971.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,117.06x = 84,346.41 × 35,971.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,117.06x = 3,034,060,139.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,034,060,139.60/61,117.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,643.42

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