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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,304, 84,599.60 and 34,808

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,304, 84,599.60 and 34,808 is: 48,035.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,304 : 84,599.60 = 34,808 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,304/84,599.60 = 34,808/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,304x = 84,599.60 × 34,808
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,304x = 2,944,742,876.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,944,742,876.80/61,304
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,035.09

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