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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,569.58, 84,966.78 and 34,706.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,569.58, 84,966.78 and 34,706.74 is: 47,895.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,569.58 : 84,966.78 = 34,706.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,569.58/84,966.78 = 34,706.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,569.58x = 84,966.78 × 34,706.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,569.58x = 2,948,919,942.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,948,919,942.10/61,569.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,895.73

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