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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,186.08, 84,442.56 and 35,690.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,186.08, 84,442.56 and 35,690.46 is: 49,256.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,186.08 : 84,442.56 = 35,690.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,186.08/84,442.56 = 35,690.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,186.08x = 84,442.56 × 35,690.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,186.08x = 3,013,793,809.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,013,793,809.98/61,186.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,256.20

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