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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,149.27, 84,350.16 and 38,452.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,149.27, 84,350.16 and 38,452.26 is: 53,041.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,149.27 : 84,350.16 = 38,452.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,149.27/84,350.16 = 38,452.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,149.27x = 84,350.16 × 38,452.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,149.27x = 3,243,454,283.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,243,454,283.36/61,149.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,041.59

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