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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,297.16, 84,645.41 and 38,676.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,297.16, 84,645.41 and 38,676.29 is: 53,408.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,297.16 : 84,645.41 = 38,676.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,297.16/84,645.41 = 38,676.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,297.16x = 84,645.41 × 38,676.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,297.16x = 3,273,769,807.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,273,769,807.72/61,297.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,408.19

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