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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,261.74, 84,541.08 and 35,785.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,261.74, 84,541.08 and 35,785.62 is: 49,384.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,261.74 : 84,541.08 = 35,785.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,261.74/84,541.08 = 35,785.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,261.74x = 84,541.08 × 35,785.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,261.74x = 3,025,354,963.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,025,354,963.27/61,261.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,384.08

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