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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,244.32, 84,495.82 and 38,585.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,244.32, 84,495.82 and 38,585.33 is: 53,234.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,244.32 : 84,495.82 = 38,585.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,244.32/84,495.82 = 38,585.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,244.32x = 84,495.82 × 38,585.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,244.32x = 3,260,298,905.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,260,298,905.39/61,244.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,234.31

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