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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,156.49, 84,361.78 and 38,487.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,156.49, 84,361.78 and 38,487.02 is: 53,090.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,156.49 : 84,361.78 = 38,487.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,156.49/84,361.78 = 38,487.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,156.49x = 84,361.78 × 38,487.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,156.49x = 3,246,833,514.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,246,833,514.10/61,156.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,090.58

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