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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,243.99, 84,341.71 and 55,142.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,243.99, 84,341.71 and 55,142.26 is: 75,938.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,243.99 : 84,341.71 = 55,142.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,243.99/84,341.71 = 55,142.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,243.99x = 84,341.71 × 55,142.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,243.99x = 4,650,792,152.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,650,792,152.95/61,243.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75,938.75

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