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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,552, 84,941.76 and 35,056

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,552, 84,941.76 and 35,056 is: 48,377.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,552 : 84,941.76 = 35,056 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,552/84,941.76 = 35,056/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,552x = 84,941.76 × 35,056
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,552x = 2,977,718,338.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,977,718,338.56/61,552
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,377.28

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