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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,179.58, 84,393.78 and 38,510.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,179.58, 84,393.78 and 38,510.22 is: 53,122.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,179.58 : 84,393.78 = 38,510.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,179.58/84,393.78 = 38,510.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,179.58x = 84,393.78 × 38,510.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,179.58x = 3,250,023,034.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,250,023,034.43/61,179.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,122.68

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