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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,156.16, 84,359.70 and 38,459.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,156.16, 84,359.70 and 38,459.20 is: 53,051.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,156.16 : 84,359.70 = 38,459.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,156.16/84,359.70 = 38,459.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,156.16x = 84,359.70 × 38,459.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,156.16x = 3,244,406,574.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,244,406,574.24/61,156.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,051.18

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