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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,367.59, 84,688.32 and 40,146.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,367.59, 84,688.32 and 40,146.87 is: 55,403.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,367.59 : 84,688.32 = 40,146.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,367.59/84,688.32 = 40,146.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,367.59x = 84,688.32 × 40,146.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,367.59x = 3,399,970,973.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,399,970,973.56/61,367.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,403.36

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