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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,143.56, 84,342.27 and 38,446.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,143.56, 84,342.27 and 38,446.58 is: 53,033.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,143.56 : 84,342.27 = 38,446.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,143.56/84,342.27 = 38,446.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,143.56x = 84,342.27 × 38,446.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,143.56x = 3,242,671,409.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,242,671,409.23/61,143.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,033.74

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