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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,256.56, 84,271.60 and 58,632.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,256.56, 84,271.60 and 58,632.16 is: 80,661.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,256.56 : 84,271.60 = 58,632.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,256.56/84,271.60 = 58,632.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,256.56x = 84,271.60 × 58,632.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,256.56x = 4,941,025,934.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,941,025,934.66/61,256.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80,661.17

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