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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,158.78, 84,565.62 and 53,285.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,158.78, 84,565.62 and 53,285.58 is: 73,679.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,158.78 : 84,565.62 = 53,285.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,158.78/84,565.62 = 53,285.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,158.78x = 84,565.62 × 53,285.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,158.78x = 4,506,128,109.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,506,128,109.76/61,158.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73,679.17

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