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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,149.40, 84,350.33 and 38,452.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,149.40, 84,350.33 and 38,452.39 is: 53,041.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,149.40 : 84,350.33 = 38,452.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,149.40/84,350.33 = 38,452.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,149.40x = 84,350.33 × 38,452.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,149.40x = 3,243,471,526.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,243,471,526.85/61,149.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,041.76

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