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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,388, 84,719.72 and 34,533.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,388, 84,719.72 and 34,533.08 is: 47,658.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,388 : 84,719.72 = 34,533.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,388/84,719.72 = 34,533.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,388x = 84,719.72 × 34,533.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,388x = 2,925,632,868.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,925,632,868.34/61,388
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,658.06

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