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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,306, 84,602.44 and 34,810

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,306, 84,602.44 and 34,810 is: 48,037.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,306 : 84,602.44 = 34,810 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,306/84,602.44 = 34,810/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,306x = 84,602.44 × 34,810
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,306x = 2,945,010,936.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,945,010,936.40/61,306
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,037.89

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