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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,256.23, 84,540.56 and 35,768.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,256.23, 84,540.56 and 35,768.95 is: 49,365.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,256.23 : 84,540.56 = 35,768.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,256.23/84,540.56 = 35,768.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,256.23x = 84,540.56 × 35,768.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,256.23x = 3,023,926,673.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,023,926,673.42/61,256.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,365.21

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