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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,361.89, 84,721.34 and 46,996.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,361.89, 84,721.34 and 46,996.34 is: 64,887.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,361.89 : 84,721.34 = 46,996.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,361.89/84,721.34 = 46,996.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,361.89x = 84,721.34 × 46,996.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,361.89x = 3,981,592,593.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,981,592,593.78/61,361.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64,887.06

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