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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,209.24, 84,481.92 and 46,711.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,209.24, 84,481.92 and 46,711.08 is: 64,471.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,209.24 : 84,481.92 = 46,711.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,209.24/84,481.92 = 46,711.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,209.24x = 84,481.92 × 46,711.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,209.24x = 3,946,241,723.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,946,241,723.67/61,209.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64,471.34

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