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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,456, 92,186.16 and 35,148.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,456, 92,186.16 and 35,148.64 is: 52,724.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,456 : 92,186.16 = 35,148.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,456/92,186.16 = 35,148.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,456x = 92,186.16 × 35,148.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,456x = 3,240,218,150.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,240,218,150.82/61,456
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,724.20

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